Enrollment
549
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390514904088
Scioto County Career Technical Center — Lucasville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Scioto County Career Technical Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Scioto County Joint Vocational School · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scioto County Career Technical Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Scioto County Career Technical Center reports 549 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 88.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 183 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 79.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Scioto County Joint Vocational School spends $28,444 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.4% from local sources (property taxes), 46.2% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scioto County Career Technical Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 67% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
— 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
79.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,444
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 183 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 549 Top 73% in Ohio — larger than 27% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 88.0
Students per teacher 6:1 -67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390514904088
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 183:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 79.1%
In-school suspensions 92
Out-of-school suspensions 89
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scioto County Joint Vocational School, which includes Scioto County Career Technical Center.
$28,444
Per student
+69%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 46.2%
Federal 17.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Scioto County Career Technical Center
How many students attend Scioto County Career Technical Center?
Scioto County Career Technical Center has 549 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lucasville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scioto County Career Technical Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Scioto County Career Technical Center is 6:1, which is 67% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scioto County Career Technical Center?
The largest demographic group at Scioto County Career Technical Center is White at 94.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lucasville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scioto County Career Technical Center?
Scioto County Career Technical Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.