Enrollment
148
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390486803344
Blairwood Elementary School — Dayton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Blairwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson Township Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blairwood Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Blairwood Elementary School reports 148 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 148 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson Township Local spends $26,199 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.9% from local sources (property taxes), 35.1% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blairwood Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,199
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 148 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 148 Top 11% in Ohio — larger than 89% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390486803344
Student demographics
African American 60.8%
Two or More 17.6%
White 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Largest group: African American at 60.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 148:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.0%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Township Local, which includes Blairwood Elementary School.
$26,199
Per student
+55%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 35.1%
Federal 16.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
1,153 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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837 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
River'S Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Blairwood Elementary School
How many students attend Blairwood Elementary School?
Blairwood Elementary School has 148 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blairwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blairwood Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blairwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blairwood Elementary School is African American at 60.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blairwood Elementary School?
Blairwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.