- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Blue Ash Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ash Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448601737
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ash Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #14 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Ash Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ash Elementary ranks #14 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Sycamore Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448601737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Blue Ash Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 390448601737 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 20.3:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore High School (1,678 students)
Blue Ash Elementary held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Blue Ash Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sycamore High
Sycamore High School
1,678 students
- Edwin H Greene
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
996 students
- Sycamore Junio
Sycamore Junior High School
921 students
- Symmes Element 656
Symmes Elementary School
656 students
- This school 650
Blue Ash Elementary
650 students
- Maple Dale Ele 584
Maple Dale Elementary School
584 students
What this shows Blue Ash Elementary reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ash Elementary compares
Blue Ash Elementary 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,334
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 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Asian 20.8%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Blue Ash Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sycamore Community City reports $16,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ash Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Symmes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Dale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ash Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ash Elementary
How many students attend Blue Ash Elementary?
Blue Ash Elementary has 650 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ash Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ash Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ash Elementary?
10.2% of students at Blue Ash Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ash Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ash Elementary is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ash Elementary?
Blue Ash Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Blue Ash Elementary rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Ash Elementary ranks #14 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Sycamore Community City?
Besides Blue Ash Elementary, Sycamore Community City also operates Sycamore High School (1,678 students), Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School (996 students), and Sycamore Junior High School (921 students). See the Sycamore Community City district page for the complete list.