Enrollment
446
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Lebanon, OH
Dixie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dixie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390487103366
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Lebanon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Lebanon, OH.
School address
District: New Lebanon Local School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390487103366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixie Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixie Elementary School
Dixie Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Lebanon, Ohio, enrolling 446 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 703 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #118.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New Lebanon Local School District also operates Dixie High School (311 students) and Dixie Middle School (291 students) alongside Dixie 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 Dixie Elementary School compares
Dixie 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,602
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 91.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Dixie Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lebanon Local School District, which includes Dixie Elementary School.
$13,602
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 53.7%
Federal 11.8%
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 Dixie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~446 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dixie Elementary School
How many students attend Dixie Elementary School?
Dixie Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Lebanon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Dixie Elementary School?
36.1% of students at Dixie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dixie Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in New Lebanon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie Elementary School?
Dixie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Dixie Elementary School rank among public schools in New Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Lebanon, 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 New Lebanon on the city page.
Is Dixie Elementary School a good school?
Dixie Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 New Lebanon Local School District?
Besides Dixie Elementary School, New Lebanon Local School District also operates Dixie High School (311 students) and Dixie Middle School (291 students). See the New Lebanon Local School District district page for the complete list.
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