- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rootstown, OH
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School
Federal NCES profile for Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390492103532
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rootstown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rootstown, OH.
School address
District: Rootstown Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492103532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 390492103532 · Rootstown, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 15.7:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Rootstown Elementary School (406 students)
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rootstown Elem
Rootstown Elementary School
406 students
- This school
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School
282 students
- Rootstown/Mabe
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
229 students
What this shows Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School compares
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rootstown Local reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rootstown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School
How many students attend Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School?
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rootstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School?
19.4% of students at Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School?
The largest demographic group at Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Rootstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School?
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School rank among public schools in Rootstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rootstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rootstown Local?
Besides Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School, Rootstown Local also operates Rootstown Elementary School (406 students) and Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School (229 students). See the Rootstown Local district page for the complete list.