Enrollment
350
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bigelow Hill Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bigelow Hill Elementary School
Bigelow Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Findlay, Ohio, enrolling 350 students.
At 17.5:1, 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 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #350, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Findlay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty-Benton Elementary School (620 students): Bigelow Hill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 20:1).
Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students) and Glenwood Middle School (579 students) alongside Bigelow Hill 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 Bigelow Hill Elementary School compares
Bigelow Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,393
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Findlay City, which includes Bigelow Hill Elementary School.
$12,393
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 36.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bigelow Hill Elementary School a good school?
Bigelow Hill Elementary School earns 31/100 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 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.
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