- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middlefield, OH
A J Jordak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A J Jordak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390471702692
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A J Jordak Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Middlefield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
A J Jordak Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A J Jordak Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Middlefield, OH.
School address
District: Cardinal Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390471702692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
A J Jordak Elementary School shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390471702692 · Middlefield, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 20.8:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cardinal High School (331 students)
A J Jordak Elementary School shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
A J Jordak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
A J Jordak Elementary School
396 students
- Cardinal High
Cardinal High School
331 students
- Cardinal Middl 5
Cardinal Middle School
5 students
- Cardinal Huski 3
Cardinal Huskie Virtual School
3 students
What this shows A J Jordak Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How A J Jordak Elementary School compares
A J Jordak Elementary 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,386
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 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.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, A J Jordak Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cardinal Local reports $19,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A J Jordak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cardinal Huskie Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to A J Jordak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Middlefield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about A J Jordak Elementary School
How many students attend A J Jordak Elementary School?
A J Jordak Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middlefield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J Jordak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A J Jordak Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A J Jordak Elementary School?
29.4% of students at A J Jordak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A J Jordak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A J Jordak Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Middlefield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A J Jordak Elementary School?
A J Jordak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 A J Jordak Elementary School rank among public schools in Middlefield?
By Resource Investment Index, A J Jordak Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Middlefield, 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 Cardinal Local?
Besides A J Jordak Elementary School, Cardinal Local also operates Cardinal High School (331 students), Cardinal Middle School (5 students), and Cardinal Huskie Virtual School (3 students). See the Cardinal Local district page for the complete list.