- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowling Green, OH
Crim Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crim Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390436300188
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crim Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crim Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crim Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bowling Green, OH.
School address
District: Bowling Green City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390436300188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Crim Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390436300188 · Bowling Green, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 14.3:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green High School (799 students)
Crim Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Crim Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green High School
799 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Middle School
589 students
- Conneaut Eleme
Conneaut Elementary School
414 students
- This school
Crim Elementary School
344 students
- Kenwood Elemen 293
Kenwood Elementary School
293 students
- Bowling Green 98
Bowling Green Preschool
98 students
What this shows Crim Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crim Elementary School compares
Crim Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 69% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$14,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 7.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Crim Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bowling Green City School District reports $14,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crim Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conneaut Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crim Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Bowling Green
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crim Elementary School
How many students attend Crim Elementary School?
Crim Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowling Green, OH. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crim Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crim Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower 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 Crim Elementary School?
53.3% of students at Crim Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crim Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crim Elementary School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crim Elementary School?
Crim Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crim Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Crim Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowling Green City School District?
Besides Crim Elementary School, Bowling Green City School District also operates Bowling Green High School (799 students), Bowling Green Middle School (589 students), and Conneaut Elementary School (414 students). See the Bowling Green City School District district page for the complete list.