Enrollment
396
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A J Jordak Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at A J Jordak Elementary School
A J Jordak Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middlefield, Ohio, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 715 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #361.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Middlefield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cardinal Middle School (5 students): A J Jordak Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Cardinal Local also operates Cardinal High School (331 students) and Cardinal Middle School (5 students) alongside A J Jordak Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A J Jordak Elementary School compares
A J Jordak Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cardinal Local, which includes A J Jordak Elementary School.
$16,012
Per student
+9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 23.2%
Federal 10.7%
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.
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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Middlefield on the city page.
Is A J Jordak Elementary School a good school?
A J Jordak Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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