Enrollment
669
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390459002377
Alexander Elementary School — Albany, OH
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
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: Alexander 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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alexander Elementary School reports 669 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% 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 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 669 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alexander Local spends $15,217 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.0% from local sources (property taxes), 41.0% from the state, and 20.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), 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 Alexander Elementary School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 83% | — | — |
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$15,217
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 669 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 669 Top 83% in Ohio — larger than 17% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390459002377
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 669:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.3%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexander Local, which includes Alexander Elementary School.
$15,217
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 41.0%
Federal 20.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander Elementary School
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has 669 students enrolled. It is a other school in Albany, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 4% higher 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 Alexander Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Elementary School is White at 93.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Albany, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) 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.