Enrollment
453
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, OH
Champion Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Champion Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501303846
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Champion Central Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Champion Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Champion Central Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Warren, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Champion Central Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Champion Central Elementary School
Champion Central Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Warren, Ohio, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 768 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #552, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Howland Middle School (699 students): Champion Central Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 14:1).
Champion Local also operates Champion Middle School (366 students) and Champion High School (328 students) alongside Champion Central 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 Champion Central Elementary School compares
Champion Central 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 20% | 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 (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
26.3%
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
$13,789
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 90.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Champion Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champion Local, which includes Champion Central Elementary School.
$13,789
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 12.7%
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 Champion Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Champion High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Champion Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Howland Middle School
Standard public school
699 students 14:1 students per teacher
Steam Academy of Warren
Standard public school
366 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Champion Middle School
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Howland Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Mines Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Warren
Standard public school
118 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~453 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Champion Central Elementary School
How many students attend Champion Central Elementary School?
Champion Central Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Champion Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Champion Central 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 Champion Central Elementary School?
25.2% of students at Champion Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Champion Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Champion Central Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Warren, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Champion Central Elementary School?
Champion Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Champion Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Champion Central Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
Is Champion Central Elementary School a good school?
Champion Central Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Champion Local?
Besides Champion Central Elementary School, Champion Local also operates Champion Middle School (366 students) and Champion High School (328 students). See the Champion Local district page for the complete list.
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