- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Findlay, OH
Bigelow Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bigelow Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000000940
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bigelow Hill Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bigelow Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bigelow Hill Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bigelow Hill Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 391000000940 · Findlay, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 17.5:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Findlay High School (1,592 students)
Bigelow Hill Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bigelow Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Findlay High S
Findlay High School
1,592 students
- Glenwood Middl 579
Glenwood Middle School
579 students
- Donnell Middle 522
Donnell Middle School
522 students
- Wilson Vance E 412
Wilson Vance Elementary School
412 students
- Northview Prim 399
Northview Primary School
399 students
- This school 350
Bigelow Hill Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Bigelow Hill Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bigelow Hill Elementary School compares
Bigelow Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$12,996
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Bigelow Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Findlay City reports $12,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bigelow Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donnell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bigelow Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Findlay
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 20:1 students per teacher
Donnell Middle School
Standard public school
522 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty-Benton Middle School
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northview Primary School
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Whittier Primary School
Standard public school
396 students 19.8:1 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bigelow Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Bigelow Hill Elementary School?
Bigelow Hill Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Findlay, OH. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bigelow Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bigelow Hill Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Bigelow Hill Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Bigelow Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bigelow Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bigelow Hill Elementary School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bigelow Hill Elementary School?
Bigelow Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Bigelow Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Bigelow Hill Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, 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 Findlay on the city page.
What other schools are in Findlay City?
Besides Bigelow Hill Elementary School, Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students), Glenwood Middle School (579 students), and Donnell Middle School (522 students). See the Findlay City district page for the complete list.