- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Celina Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 391003000266 · Celina, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,224 enr · 33.1:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Celina High School (743 students)
Celina Elementary School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Celina Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Celina Elementary School
1,224 students
- Celina High Sc
Celina High School
743 students
- Celina Primary
Celina Primary School
535 students
- Tri Star Caree 382
Tri Star Career Compact
382 students
- Celina Middle 348
Celina Middle School
348 students
- Celina Interme 344
Celina Intermediate Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Celina Elementary School reports 1,224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Celina Elementary School compares
Celina 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,449
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
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.
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
District finance for Celina City reports $12,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.