Enrollment
1,224
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Celina, OH
Celina Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Celina Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391003000266
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Celina Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Celina · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Celina Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Celina Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Celina, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Celina Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Celina Elementary School
Celina Elementary School is a large elementary school in Celina, Ohio, enrolling 1,224 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Ohio schools and 82% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,224 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1224 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Celina's elementary schools, it stands alongside Celina Primary School (535 students): Celina Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Celina City also operates Celina High School (743 students) and Celina Primary School (535 students) alongside Celina Elementary 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 Celina Elementary School compares
Celina Elementary 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 | 33.1:1 | ▲ 82% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▲ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,224
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.1:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 83.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Celina Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Celina City, which includes Celina Elementary School.
$13,411
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 30.3%
Federal 12.3%
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 Celina Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celina High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Celina Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tri Star Career Compact | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Celina Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Celina Intermediate Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Celina Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Celina
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~1,224 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Celina Elementary School
How many students attend Celina Elementary School?
Celina Elementary School has 1,224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Celina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celina Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Celina Elementary School is 33.1:1, which is 82% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Celina Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Celina Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Celina Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Celina Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Celina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celina Elementary School?
Celina Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Celina Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Celina?
By Resource Investment Index, Celina Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Celina, 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 Celina on the city page.
Is Celina Elementary School a good school?
Celina Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Celina City?
Besides Celina Elementary School, Celina City also operates Celina High School (743 students), Celina Primary School (535 students), and Tri Star Career Compact (382 students). See the Celina City district page for the complete list.
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