Enrollment
384
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Delshire Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Delshire Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390473702871
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delshire Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #27 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Delshire Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delshire Elementary School ranks #27 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Oak Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473702871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delshire Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delshire Elementary School
Delshire Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 384 students.
At 17.5:1, 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 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 518 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #375, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Delshire Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 18:1).
Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students) and C O Harrison Elementary School (909 students) alongside Delshire 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 Delshire Elementary School compares
Delshire 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$11,867
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 56.3%
African American 25.0%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Delshire 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 Oak Hills Local, which includes Delshire Elementary School.
$11,867
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 Delshire Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C O Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Foster Dulles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rapid Run Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delshire Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Delshire Elementary School
How many students attend Delshire Elementary School?
Delshire Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delshire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delshire Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Delshire Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Delshire Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delshire Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delshire Elementary School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delshire Elementary School?
Delshire Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Delshire Elementary School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Delshire Elementary School ranks #27 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Delshire Elementary School a good school?
Delshire Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Oak Hills Local?
Besides Delshire Elementary School, Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students), C O Harrison Elementary School (909 students), and John Foster Dulles Elementary School (812 students). See the Oak Hills Local district page for the complete list.
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