- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Bear Elementary School grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+26.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 390443901310 · Miamisburg, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 21.3:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Miamisburg High School (1,437 students)
Bear Elementary School grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+26.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bear 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 170
Bear Elementary School
170 students
What this shows Bear Elementary School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Elementary School compares
Bear Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,261
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Miamisburg City reports $13,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,105
- 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
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 (~170 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), up 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.