- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxford, OH
Talawanda High School
Federal NCES profile for Talawanda 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 390461502460
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talawanda High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Talawanda High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talawanda High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oxford, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Talawanda High School shrank from 956 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 390461502460 · Oxford, OH High · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 17.8:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Talawanda Middle School (679 students)
Talawanda High School shrank from 956 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Talawanda High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Talawanda High School
889 students
- Talawanda Midd
Talawanda Middle School
679 students
- Kramer Element
Kramer Elementary School
508 students
- Bogan Elementa
Bogan Elementary
451 students
- Maude Marshall 348
Maude Marshall Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Talawanda High School reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talawanda High School compares
Talawanda 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$13,661
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Talawanda High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talawanda City reports $13,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talawanda High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talawanda Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kramer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bogan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maude Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talawanda High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talawanda High School
How many students attend Talawanda High School?
Talawanda High School has 889 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxford, OH. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talawanda High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talawanda High School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Talawanda High School?
24.6% of students at Talawanda High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talawanda High School?
The largest demographic group at Talawanda High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Oxford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talawanda High School?
Talawanda 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 Talawanda High School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Talawanda High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oxford, 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 Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Talawanda City?
Besides Talawanda High School, Talawanda City also operates Talawanda Middle School (679 students), Kramer Elementary School (508 students), and Bogan Elementary (451 students). See the Talawanda City district page for the complete list.