- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atwater, OH
Waterloo High School
Federal NCES profile for Waterloo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390492403542
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterloo High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Atwater · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterloo High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Atwater, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Waterloo High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390492403542 · Atwater, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 6.8:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterloo Elementary School (462 students)
Waterloo High School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Waterloo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterloo Eleme
Waterloo Elementary School
462 students
- This school
Waterloo High School
203 students
- Waterloo Middl 131
Waterloo Middle School
131 students
What this shows Waterloo High School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterloo High School compares
Waterloo 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 63% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Ohio - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Waterloo High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Waterloo Local reports $14,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterloo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterloo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo High School
How many students attend Waterloo High School?
Waterloo High School has 203 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atwater, OH. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo High School is 6.8:1, which is 63% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 57% lower 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 Waterloo High School?
28.1% of students at Waterloo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterloo High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterloo High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Atwater, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterloo High School?
Waterloo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Waterloo High School rank among public schools in Atwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Atwater, 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 Waterloo Local?
Besides Waterloo High School, Waterloo Local also operates Waterloo Elementary School (462 students) and Waterloo Middle School (131 students). See the Waterloo Local district page for the complete list.