Enrollment
667
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coldwater, OH
Coldwater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coldwater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390453104398
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coldwater Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Coldwater · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 667
- students enrolled
Coldwater Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coldwater, OH.
School address
District: Coldwater Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390453104398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coldwater Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coldwater Elementary School
Coldwater Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Coldwater, Ohio, enrolling 667 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1334 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Coldwater's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coldwater Middle School (429 students): Coldwater Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Coldwater Exempted Village also operates Coldwater Middle School (429 students) and Coldwater High School (380 students) alongside Coldwater 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 Coldwater Elementary School compares
Coldwater 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,843
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 95.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Coldwater 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 Coldwater Exempted Village, which includes Coldwater Elementary School.
$11,843
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 47.7%
Federal 11.1%
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 Coldwater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coldwater High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coldwater Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Coldwater
1 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 (~667 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coldwater Elementary School
How many students attend Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coldwater, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coldwater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coldwater Elementary School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Coldwater, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coldwater Elementary School?
Coldwater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Coldwater Elementary School rank among public schools in Coldwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coldwater, 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 Coldwater on the city page.
Is Coldwater Elementary School a good school?
Coldwater Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Coldwater Exempted Village?
Besides Coldwater Elementary School, Coldwater Exempted Village also operates Coldwater Middle School (429 students) and Coldwater High School (380 students). See the Coldwater Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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