- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithville, OH
Smithville High School
Federal NCES profile for Smithville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390505503986
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithville High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithville, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Smithville High School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390505503986 · Smithville, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 17.4:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Green Elementary School (524 students)
Smithville High School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.8 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Smithville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Green Element
Green Elementary School
524 students
- This school
Smithville High School
295 students
- Green Middle S
Green Middle School
254 students
What this shows Smithville High School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithville High School compares
Smithville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$12,516
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Smithville High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Green Local reports $12,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Smithville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithville High School
How many students attend Smithville High School?
Smithville High School has 295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Smithville High School?
25.7% of students at Smithville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithville High School?
The largest demographic group at Smithville High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Smithville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville High School?
Smithville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Smithville High School rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Smithville on the city page.
What other schools are in Green Local?
Besides Smithville High School, Green Local also operates Green Elementary School (524 students) and Green Middle School (254 students). See the Green Local district page for the complete list.