Enrollment
345
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Olmsted, OH
Birch Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Birch Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390445204399
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in North Olmsted · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Primary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Primary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in North Olmsted, OH.
School address
District: North Olmsted City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445204399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birch Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Birch Primary School
Birch Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Olmsted, Ohio, enrolling 345 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 585 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #192.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among North Olmsted's public schools, it stands alongside Albert Einstein Academy for Letters Arts and Sciences-Ohio (297 students): Birch Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 7.4:1).
North Olmsted City also operates North Olmsted High School (1,115 students) and North Olmsted Middle School (813 students) alongside Birch Primary 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 Birch Primary School compares
Birch Primary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$16,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Birch Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Olmsted City, which includes Birch Primary School.
$16,940
Per student
+16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 20.2%
Federal 8.4%
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 Birch Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Olmsted High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Olmsted Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in North Olmsted
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Birch Primary School
How many students attend Birch Primary School?
Birch Primary School has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Olmsted, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Primary School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% 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 Birch Primary School?
23.3% of students at Birch Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Birch Primary School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in North Olmsted, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Primary School?
Birch Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Birch Primary School rank among public schools in North Olmsted?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Primary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in North Olmsted, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Olmsted on the city page.
Is Birch Primary School a good school?
Birch Primary School earns 46/100 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 North Olmsted City?
Besides Birch Primary School, North Olmsted City also operates North Olmsted High School (1,115 students), North Olmsted Middle School (813 students), and Pine Intermediate School (512 students). See the North Olmsted City district page for the complete list.
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