Enrollment
285
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Geneva, OH
Cork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440501001
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cork Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cork Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cork Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Geneva, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cork Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cork Elementary School
Cork Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Geneva, Ohio, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 31% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #370, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Geneva's elementary schools, it stands alongside Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School (343 students): Cork Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
Geneva Area City also operates Geneva High School (656 students) and Geneva Middle School (449 students) alongside Cork 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 Cork Elementary School compares
Cork 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$12,257
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Cork Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Area City, which includes Cork Elementary School.
$12,257
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 41.0%
Federal 14.0%
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 Cork Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austinburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cork Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Geneva
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 (~285 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cork Elementary School
How many students attend Cork Elementary School?
Cork Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Geneva, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cork Elementary School is 23.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cork Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Cork Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cork Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Geneva, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cork Elementary School?
Cork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Cork Elementary School rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Cork Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Geneva, 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 Geneva on the city page.
Is Cork Elementary School a good school?
Cork Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Geneva Area City?
Besides Cork Elementary School, Geneva Area City also operates Geneva High School (656 students), Geneva Middle School (449 students), and Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School (343 students). See the Geneva Area City district page for the complete list.
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