Enrollment
437
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcanum, OH
Arcanum Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arcanum Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390466302613
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcanum Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Arcanum · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 437
- students enrolled
Arcanum Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcanum Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Arcanum, OH.
School address
District: Arcanum-Butler Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390466302613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arcanum Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arcanum Elementary School
Arcanum Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Arcanum, Ohio, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 437 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 874 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Arcanum's elementary schools, it stands alongside Butler Middle School (321 students): Arcanum Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 22.9:1).
Arcanum-Butler Local also operates Arcanum High School (325 students) and Butler Middle School (321 students) alongside Arcanum 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 Arcanum Elementary School compares
Arcanum 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,960
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Arcanum 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 Arcanum-Butler Local, which includes Arcanum Elementary School.
$11,960
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 47.6%
Federal 9.0%
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.
How Arcanum Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanum High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcanum Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arcanum Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Arcanum
2 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 (~437 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arcanum Elementary School
How many students attend Arcanum Elementary School?
Arcanum Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcanum, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcanum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcanum Elementary School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcanum Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arcanum Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Arcanum, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcanum Elementary School?
Arcanum Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Arcanum Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Arcanum?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcanum Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Arcanum, 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 Arcanum on the city page.
Is Arcanum Elementary School a good school?
Arcanum Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less 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 Arcanum-Butler Local?
Besides Arcanum Elementary School, Arcanum-Butler Local also operates Arcanum High School (325 students), Butler Middle School (321 students), and Arcanum Early Learning Center (72 students). See the Arcanum-Butler Local district page for the complete list.
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