Enrollment
1,110
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Circleville, OH
Circleville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Circleville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437600403
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Circleville Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Circleville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 1,110
- students enrolled
Circleville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Circleville Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Circleville, OH.
School address
District: Circleville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390437600403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Circleville Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Circleville Elementary School
Circleville Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Circleville, Ohio, enrolling 1,110 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 25% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,110 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Circleville City also operates Circleville High School (528 students) and Circleville Middle School (476 students) alongside Circleville 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 Circleville Elementary School compares
Circleville 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,110 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,110
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$13,903
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 88.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Circleville 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 Circleville City, which includes Circleville Elementary School.
$13,903
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 36.1%
Federal 17.8%
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 Circleville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circleville High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circleville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Circleville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other 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 (~1,110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Circleville Elementary School
How many students attend Circleville Elementary School?
Circleville Elementary School has 1,110 students enrolled. It is a public school in Circleville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circleville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Circleville Elementary School is 22.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Circleville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Circleville Elementary School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Circleville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Circleville Elementary School?
Circleville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Circleville Elementary School rank among public schools in Circleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Circleville Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Circleville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Circleville on the city page.
Is Circleville Elementary School a good school?
Circleville Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Circleville City?
Besides Circleville Elementary School, Circleville City also operates Circleville High School (528 students) and Circleville Middle School (476 students). See the Circleville City district page for the complete list.
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