- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Bauer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bauer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443901309
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bauer Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #18 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bauer Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bauer Elementary School ranks #18 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Bauer Elementary School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390443901309 · Dayton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 16.4:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Miamisburg High School (1,437 students)
Bauer Elementary School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bauer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Miamisburg Hig
Miamisburg High School
1,437 students
- Miamisburg Mid
Miamisburg Middle School
1,105 students
- Kinder Element 396
Kinder Elementary School
396 students
- Medlar View El 352
Medlar View Elementary School
352 students
- Jane Chance El 329
Jane Chance Elementary
329 students
- This school 311
Bauer Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Bauer Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bauer Elementary School compares
Bauer 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in Ohio - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$13,261
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Bauer Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miamisburg City reports $13,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bauer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miamisburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miamisburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinder Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medlar View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Chance Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bauer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bauer Elementary School
How many students attend Bauer Elementary School?
Bauer Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bauer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bauer Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bauer Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Bauer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bauer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bauer Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bauer Elementary School?
Bauer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Bauer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bauer Elementary School ranks #18 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Miamisburg City?
Besides Bauer Elementary School, Miamisburg City also operates Miamisburg High School (1,437 students), Miamisburg Middle School (1,105 students), and Kinder Elementary School (396 students). See the Miamisburg City district page for the complete list.