Enrollment
587
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellefontaine, OH
Benjamin Logan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Logan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480703099
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Logan Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Bellefontaine · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Logan Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Logan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bellefontaine, OH.
School address
District: Benjamin Logan Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480703099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Logan Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Logan Elementary School
Benjamin Logan Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bellefontaine, Ohio, enrolling 587 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 750 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #574, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 587 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bellefontaine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bellefontaine Intermediate School (505 students): Benjamin Logan Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 18.7:1).
Benjamin Logan Local also operates Benjamin Logan High School (508 students) and Benjamin Logan Middle School (496 students) alongside Benjamin Logan 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 Benjamin Logan Elementary School compares
Benjamin Logan 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$12,683
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Benjamin Logan 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 Benjamin Logan Local, which includes Benjamin Logan Elementary School.
$12,683
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 37.2%
Federal 12.9%
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 Benjamin Logan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Logan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Logan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Logan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellefontaine
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~587 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Logan Elementary School
How many students attend Benjamin Logan Elementary School?
Benjamin Logan Elementary School has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Logan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Logan Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Logan Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Benjamin Logan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Logan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Logan Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Logan Elementary School?
Benjamin Logan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Benjamin Logan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bellefontaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Logan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Bellefontaine, 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 Bellefontaine on the city page.
Is Benjamin Logan Elementary School a good school?
Benjamin Logan Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Benjamin Logan Local?
Besides Benjamin Logan Elementary School, Benjamin Logan Local also operates Benjamin Logan High School (508 students) and Benjamin Logan Middle School (496 students). See the Benjamin Logan Local district page for the complete list.
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