- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Ayer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ayer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390473402845
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ayer Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ayer Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ayer Elementary School ranks #2 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Forest Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473402845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Ayer Elementary School shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 390473402845 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 19.2:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,166 students)
Ayer Elementary School shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ayer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,166 students
- Nagel Middle S
Nagel Middle School
1,087 students
- Turpin High Sc
Turpin High School
991 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
689 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary School
635 students
- This school
Ayer Elementary School
595 students
What this shows Ayer Elementary School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ayer Elementary School compares
Ayer Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Ayer Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Hills Local reports $13,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ayer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nagel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turpin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ayer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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Madeira Elementary School
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Taylor Elementary School
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Struble Elementary School
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Pleasant Run Elementary School
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Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ayer Elementary School
How many students attend Ayer Elementary School?
Ayer Elementary School has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayer Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ayer Elementary School?
10.5% of students at Ayer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ayer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ayer Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ayer Elementary School?
Ayer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ayer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Ayer Elementary School ranks #2 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Local?
Besides Ayer Elementary School, Forest Hills Local also operates Anderson High School (1,166 students), Nagel Middle School (1,087 students), and Turpin High School (991 students). See the Forest Hills Local district page for the complete list.