Enrollment
34
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390476906130
West Holmes Digital Academy — Millersburg, OH
Federal NCES profile for West Holmes Digital Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 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: West Holmes 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Holmes Digital Academy compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Holmes Digital Academy reports 34 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 68 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Holmes Local spends $15,399 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.0% from local sources (property taxes), 40.6% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 West Holmes Digital Academy 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 2% | — | — |
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
12:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Ohio — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$15,399
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 68 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 34 Top 2% in Ohio — larger than 98% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390476906130
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 68:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Holmes Local, which includes West Holmes Digital Academy.
$15,399
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 40.6%
Federal 15.3%
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.
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- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Holmes Digital Academy
How many students attend West Holmes Digital Academy?
West Holmes Digital Academy has 34 students enrolled. It is a other school in Millersburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Holmes Digital Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Holmes Digital Academy is 12:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 25% 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 West Holmes Digital Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Holmes Digital Academy is White at 85.3%. The school serves a student body in Millersburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Holmes Digital Academy?
West Holmes Digital Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.