Enrollment
311
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bauer Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bauer Elementary School
Bauer Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 311 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 311 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 465 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #396, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Bauer Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Miamisburg City also operates Miamisburg High School (1,437 students) and Miamisburg Middle School (1,105 students) alongside Bauer 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 Bauer Elementary School compares
Bauer 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,084
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
Counselors0.6 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miamisburg City, which includes Bauer Elementary School.
$13,084
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 27.4%
Federal 16.8%
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 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
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~311 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bauer Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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