- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chester, OH
Adena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461102435
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adena Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Adena Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adena Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in West Chester, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461102435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Adena Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 390461102435 · West Chester, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 25.6:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Adena Elementary School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Adena Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 690
Adena Elementary School
690 students
What this shows Adena Elementary School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adena Elementary School compares
Adena Elementary 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,053
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Adena Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adena Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adena Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Standard public school
727 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Creekside Early Childhood School
Standard public school
720 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Union Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adena Elementary School
How many students attend Adena Elementary School?
Adena Elementary School has 690 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adena Elementary School is 25.6:1, which is 41% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adena Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Adena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adena Elementary School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in West Chester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adena Elementary School?
Adena Elementary 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 Adena Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Adena Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in West Chester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Adena Elementary School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.