Enrollment
414
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbiana, OH
Crestview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390464302553
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Columbiana, OH.
School address
District: Crestview Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390464302553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestview Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestview Elementary School
Crestview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Columbiana, Ohio, enrolling 414 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 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.
Against 681 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #424.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Columbiana's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crestview Middle School (367 students): Crestview Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 19.3:1).
Crestview Local also operates Crestview Middle School (367 students) and Crestview High School (355 students) alongside Crestview 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 Crestview Elementary School compares
Crestview 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$12,963
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 95.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Crestview 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 Crestview Local, which includes Crestview Elementary School.
$12,963
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 13.2%
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 Crestview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbiana
2 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 (~414 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crestview Elementary School
How many students attend Crestview Elementary School?
Crestview Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbiana, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Crestview Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Crestview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestview Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Columbiana, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestview Elementary School?
Crestview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Crestview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Columbiana, 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 Columbiana on the city page.
Is Crestview Elementary School a good school?
Crestview Elementary School earns 36/100 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 Crestview Local?
Besides Crestview Elementary School, Crestview Local also operates Crestview Middle School (367 students) and Crestview High School (355 students). See the Crestview Local district page for the complete list.
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