Enrollment
170
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Miamisburg, OH
Bear Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bear Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443901310
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Miamisburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Miamisburg, OH.
School address
District: Miamisburg City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443901310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bear Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bear Elementary School
Bear Elementary School is a small elementary school in Miamisburg, Ohio, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Miamisburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kinder Elementary School (396 students): Bear Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.3:1 vs 23.3:1).
Miamisburg City also operates Miamisburg High School (1,437 students) and Miamisburg Middle School (1,105 students) alongside Bear 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 Bear Elementary School compares
Bear 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▲ 55% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.1%
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 84.1%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Bear 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 Miamisburg City, which includes Bear 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 Bear Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miamisburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miamisburg Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinder Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medlar View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Chance Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear 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 Miamisburg
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kinder Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Medlar View Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Jane Chance Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Mound Elementary School
Standard public school
306 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary School
Standard public school
254 students 14.1:1 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 (~170 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bear Elementary School
How many students attend Bear Elementary School?
Bear Elementary School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Miamisburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Bear Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bear Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Miamisburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Elementary School?
Bear Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Bear Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Miamisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Miamisburg, 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 Miamisburg on the city page.
Is Bear Elementary School a good school?
Bear Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Bear 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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