- Enrollment
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, OH
Boyd E Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Boyd E Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390455004161
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd E Smith Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyd E Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd E Smith Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Milford, OH.
School address
District: Milford Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455004161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Boyd E Smith Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390455004161 · Milford, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 18.9:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford Sr High School (1,814 students)
Boyd E Smith Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Boyd E Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford Sr Hig
Milford Sr High School
1,814 students
- Milford Junior
Milford Junior High School
978 students
- Mccormick Elem 587
Mccormick Elementary School
587 students
- Meadowview Ele 577
Meadowview Elementary School
577 students
- Pattison Eleme 454
Pattison Elementary School
454 students
- This school 453
Boyd E Smith Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Boyd E Smith Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd E Smith Elementary School compares
Boyd E Smith Elementary School 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 72% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Boyd E Smith Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Milford Exempted Village reports $13,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyd E Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccormick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pattison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd E Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Milford
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadowview Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 18:1 students per teacher
Pattison Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Charles L Seipelt Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 16:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd E Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Boyd E Smith Elementary School?
Boyd E Smith Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, OH. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd E Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd E Smith Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyd E Smith Elementary School?
9.0% of students at Boyd E Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyd E Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boyd E Smith Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Milford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd E Smith Elementary School?
Boyd E Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boyd E Smith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd E Smith Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Milford, 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 Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Milford Exempted Village?
Besides Boyd E Smith Elementary School, Milford Exempted Village also operates Milford Sr High School (1,814 students), Milford Junior High School (978 students), and Mccormick Elementary School (587 students). See the Milford Exempted Village district page for the complete list.