Enrollment
690
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adena Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adena Elementary School
Adena Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Chester, Ohio, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 41% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 579 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #475, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 690 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Chester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hopewell Early Childhood School (727 students): Adena Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 25.1:1).
Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students) and Lakota East High School (2,660 students) alongside Adena 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 Adena Elementary School compares
Adena 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakota Local, which includes Adena Elementary School.
$12,070
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.6%
State 29.6%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Adena Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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