Enrollment
344
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crim Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crim Elementary School
Crim Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bowling Green, Ohio, enrolling 344 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 53.3% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 344 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 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bowling Green's elementary schools, it stands alongside Conneaut Elementary School (414 students): Crim Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 17.3:1).
Bowling Green City School District also operates Bowling Green High School (799 students) and Bowling Green Middle School (589 students) alongside Crim 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 Crim Elementary School compares
Crim 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,359
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bowling Green City School District, which includes Crim Elementary School.
$13,359
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 22.9%
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 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
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~344 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crim Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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