Enrollment
471
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Clough Pike Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clough Pike Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390463502524
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clough Pike Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clough Pike Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clough Pike Elementary School ranks #3 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: West Clermont Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463502524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clough Pike Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clough Pike Elementary School
Clough Pike Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 471 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 750 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #73, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cincinnati's elementary schools, it stands alongside Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc (1,017 students): Clough Pike Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 30.8:1).
West Clermont Local also operates West Clermont High School (2,048 students) and West Clermont Middle School (1,704 students) alongside Clough Pike 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 Clough Pike Elementary School compares
Clough Pike 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 77.1%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Clough Pike Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Clermont Local, which includes Clough Pike Elementary School.
$12,132
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 31.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 Clough Pike Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Clermont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Clermont Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amelia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summerside Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clough Pike Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Standard public school
1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 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 (~471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clough Pike Elementary School
How many students attend Clough Pike Elementary School?
Clough Pike Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clough Pike Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clough Pike Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clough Pike Elementary School?
21.8% of students at Clough Pike Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clough Pike Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clough Pike Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clough Pike Elementary School?
Clough Pike Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Clough Pike Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Clough Pike Elementary School ranks #3 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Clough Pike Elementary School a good school?
Clough Pike Elementary School earns 52/100 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 West Clermont Local?
Besides Clough Pike Elementary School, West Clermont Local also operates West Clermont High School (2,048 students), West Clermont Middle School (1,704 students), and Amelia Elementary School (671 students). See the West Clermont Local district page for the complete list.
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