Enrollment
224
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leavittsburg, OH
Bascom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bascom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390502403884
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bascom Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Leavittsburg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bascom Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bascom Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leavittsburg, OH.
School address
District: Labrae Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390502403884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bascom Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bascom Elementary School
Bascom Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Leavittsburg, Ohio, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 59.4% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 109 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Leavittsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Labrae Intermediate School (246 students): Bascom Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Labrae Local also operates Labrae High School (293 students) and Labrae Intermediate School (246 students) alongside Bascom 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 Bascom Elementary School compares
Bascom 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 88% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,836
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
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 87.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Bascom 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 Labrae Local, which includes Bascom Elementary School.
$14,836
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 55.7%
Federal 18.8%
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 Bascom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labrae High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Labrae Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Labrae Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bascom Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Leavittsburg
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 (~224 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bascom Elementary School
How many students attend Bascom Elementary School?
Bascom Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leavittsburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bascom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bascom Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bascom Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Bascom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bascom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bascom Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Leavittsburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bascom Elementary School?
Bascom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Bascom Elementary School rank among public schools in Leavittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bascom Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leavittsburg, 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 Leavittsburg on the city page.
Is Bascom Elementary School a good school?
Bascom Elementary School earns 28/100 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 Labrae Local?
Besides Bascom Elementary School, Labrae Local also operates Labrae High School (293 students), Labrae Intermediate School (246 students), and Labrae Middle School (236 students). See the Labrae Local district page for the complete list.
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