Enrollment
483
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, OH
Denver Place Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Denver Place Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451102015
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denver Place Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Denver Place Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Place Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Wilmington, OH.
School address
District: Wilmington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451102015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denver Place Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denver Place Elementary School
Denver Place Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wilmington, Ohio, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 525 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #453, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wilmington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roy E Holmes Elementary School (568 students): Denver Place Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 24.7:1).
Wilmington City also operates Wilmington High School (596 students) and Roy E Holmes Elementary School (568 students) alongside Denver Place 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 Denver Place Elementary School compares
Denver Place 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$13,630
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 76.8%
Two or More 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Denver Place 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 Wilmington City, which includes Denver Place Elementary School.
$13,630
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 35.8%
Federal 13.7%
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 Denver Place Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy E Holmes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodger O. Borror Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denver Place Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmington
1 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 (~483 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Denver Place Elementary School
How many students attend Denver Place Elementary School?
Denver Place Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denver Place Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denver Place Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denver Place Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Denver Place Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denver Place Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Denver Place Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Wilmington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denver Place Elementary School?
Denver Place Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Denver Place Elementary School rank among public schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Denver Place Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
Is Denver Place Elementary School a good school?
Denver Place Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 Wilmington City?
Besides Denver Place Elementary School, Wilmington City also operates Wilmington High School (596 students), Roy E Holmes Elementary School (568 students), and Rodger O. Borror Middle School (451 students). See the Wilmington City district page for the complete list.
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