- Enrollment
- 1,186
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barberton, OH
Barberton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Barberton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435300108
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barberton Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Barberton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 671
- students enrolled
Barberton Primary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barberton Primary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Barberton, OH.
School address
District: Barberton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435300108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Barberton Primary School held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390435300108 · Barberton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Barberton High School (1,186 students)
Barberton Primary School held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Barberton Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barberton High
Barberton High School
1,186 students
- Barberton Midd
Barberton Middle School
741 students
- This school
Barberton Primary School
671 students
- Barberton Inte
Barberton Intermediate School
655 students
- Barberton Pres 189
Barberton Preschool
189 students
- Barberton Virt 6
Barberton Virtual Academy
6 students
What this shows Barberton Primary School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barberton Primary School compares
Barberton Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Ohio - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$15,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 671 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.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Barberton Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barberton City reports $15,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barberton Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Barberton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Barberton Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barberton Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barberton Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Barberton Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Barberton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barberton Primary School
How many students attend Barberton Primary School?
Barberton Primary School has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barberton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barberton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barberton Primary School is 12.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% lower 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 Barberton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Barberton Primary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Barberton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barberton Primary School?
Barberton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barberton Primary School rank among elementary schools in Barberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Barberton Primary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Barberton, 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 Barberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Barberton City?
Besides Barberton Primary School, Barberton City also operates Barberton High School (1,186 students), Barberton Middle School (741 students), and Barberton Intermediate School (655 students). See the Barberton City district page for the complete list.