- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Birch Primary School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 390445204399 · North Olmsted, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 15.7:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Olmsted High School (1,115 students)
Birch Primary School grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Birch Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Olmsted
North Olmsted High School
1,115 students
- North Olmsted
North Olmsted Middle School
813 students
- Pine Intermedi
Pine Intermediate School
512 students
- Chestnut Eleme 406
Chestnut Elementary School
406 students
- Maple Elementa 348
Maple Elementary School
348 students
- This school 345
Birch Primary School
345 students
What this shows Birch Primary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch Primary School compares
Birch Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,657
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for North Olmsted City reports $16,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~345 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.