Enrollment
318
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, OH
Atkinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atkinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390440100971
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkinson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 318
- students enrolled
Atkinson Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Fremont, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atkinson Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atkinson Elementary School
Atkinson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fremont, Ohio, enrolling 318 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 318 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 led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fremont's public schools, it stands alongside Otis Elementary School (394 students): Atkinson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.7:1).
Fremont City also operates Fremont Ross High School (959 students) and Fremont Middle School (799 students) alongside Atkinson 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 Atkinson Elementary School compares
Atkinson 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$13,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Atkinson 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 Fremont City, which includes Atkinson Elementary School.
$13,282
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 14.8%
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 Atkinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Ross High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otis Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lutz Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croghan Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Fremont
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Otis Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Lutz Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Croghan Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Technology Center
Vocational / career-technical school
111 students 6.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~318 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Atkinson Elementary School
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atkinson Elementary School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Fremont, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Atkinson Elementary School rank among schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Fremont, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
Is Atkinson Elementary School a good school?
Atkinson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Fremont City?
Besides Atkinson Elementary School, Fremont City also operates Fremont Ross High School (959 students), Fremont Middle School (799 students), and Otis Elementary School (394 students). See the Fremont City district page for the complete list.
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