- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vandalia, OH
Demmitt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Demmitt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449501876
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Demmitt Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Vandalia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Demmitt Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Demmitt Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Vandalia, OH.
School address
District: Vandalia-Butler City · Ohio
NCES ID 390449501876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Demmitt Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390449501876 · Vandalia, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 19.6:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler High School (856 students)
Demmitt Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Demmitt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
856 students
- Morton Middle
Morton Middle School
699 students
- Smith Middle S
Smith Middle School
642 students
- This school
Demmitt Elementary School
373 students
- Helke Elementa 310
Helke Elementary School
310 students
- Vandalia-Butle 101
Vandalia-Butler Preschool
101 students
What this shows Demmitt Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Demmitt Elementary School compares
Demmitt 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,625
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Demmitt Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vandalia-Butler City reports $14,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Demmitt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandalia-Butler Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Demmitt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Vandalia
1 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Demmitt Elementary School
How many students attend Demmitt Elementary School?
Demmitt Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vandalia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demmitt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demmitt Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Demmitt Elementary School?
28.7% of students at Demmitt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Demmitt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Demmitt Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Vandalia, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Demmitt Elementary School?
Demmitt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Demmitt Elementary School rank among public schools in Vandalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Demmitt Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Vandalia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vandalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Vandalia-Butler City?
Besides Demmitt Elementary School, Vandalia-Butler City also operates Butler High School (856 students), Morton Middle School (699 students), and Smith Middle School (642 students). See the Vandalia-Butler City district page for the complete list.