- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pataskala, OH
Watkins Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390480403097
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watkins Memorial High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Pataskala · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Watkins Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Memorial High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Pataskala, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Licking Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480403097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Watkins Memorial High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 62.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 390480403097 · Pataskala, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,397 enr · 23.7:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Watkins Middle School (1,147 students)
Watkins Memorial High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 62.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Watkins Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Watkins Memorial High School
1,397 students
- Watkins Middle
Watkins Middle School
1,147 students
- Watkins Interm
Watkins Intermediate School
801 students
- Etna Elementar 511
Etna Elementary
511 students
- Kirkersville E 483
Kirkersville Elementary School
483 students
- Pataskala Elem 457
Pataskala Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Watkins Memorial High School reports 1,397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watkins Memorial High School compares
Watkins Memorial 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,397
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$11,739
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Asian 8.4%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Watkins Memorial High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Licking Local reports $11,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watkins Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watkins Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkersville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pataskala Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watkins Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Pataskala
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 (~1,397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Watkins Memorial High School
How many students attend Watkins Memorial High School?
Watkins Memorial High School has 1,397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pataskala, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,373 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Memorial High School is 23.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watkins Memorial High School?
20.0% of students at Watkins Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watkins Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Watkins Memorial High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Pataskala, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Memorial High School?
Watkins Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Watkins Memorial High School rank among public schools in Pataskala?
By Resource Investment Index, Watkins Memorial High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Pataskala, 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 Pataskala on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Licking Local?
Besides Watkins Memorial High School, Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Middle School (1,147 students), Watkins Intermediate School (801 students), and Etna Elementary (511 students). See the Southwest Licking Local district page for the complete list.