Enrollment
1,242
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Batavia, OH
Batavia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Batavia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390463002503
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batavia Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Batavia Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batavia Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Batavia, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Batavia Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Batavia Elementary School
Batavia Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Batavia, Ohio, enrolling 1,242 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,242 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Batavia's public schools, it stands alongside Willowville Elementary School (614 students): Batavia Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20:1 vs 23.6:1).
Batavia Local also operates Batavia High School (679 students) and Batavia Middle School (584 students) alongside Batavia 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 Batavia Elementary School compares
Batavia 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,242 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,242
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$11,935
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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
38
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 81.5%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Batavia 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 Batavia Local, which includes Batavia Elementary School.
$11,935
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 30.2%
Federal 9.4%
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 Batavia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Batavia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batavia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Batavia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,242 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Batavia Elementary School
How many students attend Batavia Elementary School?
Batavia Elementary School has 1,242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Batavia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batavia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batavia Elementary School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Batavia Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Batavia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batavia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Batavia Elementary School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Batavia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batavia Elementary School?
Batavia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Batavia Elementary School rank among public schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, Batavia Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Batavia, 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 Batavia on the city page.
Is Batavia Elementary School a good school?
Batavia Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Batavia Local?
Besides Batavia Elementary School, Batavia Local also operates Batavia High School (679 students) and Batavia Middle School (584 students). See the Batavia Local district page for the complete list.
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