Enrollment
372
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Copley, OH
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arrowhead Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499803781
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Copley · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowhead Primary Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Copley, OH.
School address
District: Copley-Fairlawn City · Ohio
NCES ID 390499803781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arrowhead Primary Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Copley, Ohio, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Ohio average.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 394 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Copley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Copley-Fairlawn Middle School (850 students): Arrowhead Primary Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 17.3:1).
Copley-Fairlawn City also operates Copley High School (895 students) and Copley-Fairlawn Middle School (850 students) alongside Arrowhead Primary 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 Arrowhead Primary Elementary School compares
Arrowhead Primary 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,170
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 124 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 77.2%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Arrowhead Primary 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 Copley-Fairlawn City, which includes Arrowhead Primary Elementary School.
$15,170
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.9%
State 11.3%
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 Arrowhead Primary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Copley-Fairlawn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Island Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herberich Primary Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arrowhead Primary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Copley
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 (~372 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Arrowhead Primary Elementary School?
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Copley, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Primary Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arrowhead Primary Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Arrowhead Primary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arrowhead Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arrowhead Primary Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Copley, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arrowhead Primary Elementary School?
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Arrowhead Primary Elementary School rank among public schools in Copley?
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowhead Primary Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Copley, 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 Copley on the city page.
Is Arrowhead Primary Elementary School a good school?
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Copley-Fairlawn City?
Besides Arrowhead Primary Elementary School, Copley-Fairlawn City also operates Copley High School (895 students), Copley-Fairlawn Middle School (850 students), and Fort Island Primary Elementary School (358 students). See the Copley-Fairlawn City district page for the complete list.
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