Enrollment
721
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390462402485
Tecumseh High School — New Carlisle, OH
Federal NCES profile for Tecumseh High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 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: Tecumseh Local · 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)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tecumseh High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tecumseh High School reports 721 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 240 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tecumseh Local spends $14,196 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.8% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Tecumseh High School 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 86% | — | — |
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
15:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$14,196
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 721 Top 86% in Ohio — larger than 14% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390462402485
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 240:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.4%
In-school suspensions 92
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Expulsions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh Local, which includes Tecumseh High School.
$14,196
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tecumseh High School
How many students attend Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Carlisle, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tecumseh High School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 6% 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 Tecumseh High School?
The largest demographic group at Tecumseh High School is White at 75.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Carlisle, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tecumseh High School?
Tecumseh High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.