- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cortland, OH
Currie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Currie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501503851
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Currie Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Cortland · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Currie Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Currie Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Cortland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Currie Elementary School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390501503851 · Cortland, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 8.8:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Mathews High School (175 students)
Currie Elementary School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Currie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mathews High S
Mathews High School
175 students
- This school
Currie Elementary School
140 students
- Mathews Junior
Mathews Junior High School
139 students
- Baker Elementa
Baker Elementary School
127 students
What this shows Currie Elementary School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Currie Elementary School compares
Currie Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 52% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 36% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Currie Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mathews Local reports $16,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Currie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mathews Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Currie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 46.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Cortland
3 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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Currie Elementary School
How many students attend Currie Elementary School?
Currie Elementary School has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cortland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Currie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Currie Elementary School is 8.8:1, which is 52% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% 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 Currie Elementary School?
43.1% of students at Currie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Currie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Currie Elementary School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Cortland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Currie Elementary School?
Currie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Currie Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cortland?
By Resource Investment Index, Currie Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Cortland, 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 Cortland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mathews Local?
Besides Currie Elementary School, Mathews Local also operates Mathews High School (175 students), Mathews Junior High School (139 students), and Baker Elementary School (127 students). See the Mathews Local district page for the complete list.