- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, OH
Donovan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Donovan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390442104304
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donovan Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Donovan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lebanon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Donovan Elementary School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390442104304 · Lebanon, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 21:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,604 students)
Donovan Elementary School held near 788 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Donovan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon High S
Lebanon High School
1,604 students
- Bowman Primary
Bowman Primary School
1,157 students
- Lebanon Junior
Lebanon Junior High
869 students
- This school
Donovan Elementary School
798 students
- Berry Intermed
Berry Intermediate School
774 students
What this shows Donovan Elementary School reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donovan Elementary School compares
Donovan 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 798 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Donovan Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon City reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donovan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowman Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donovan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donovan Elementary School
How many students attend Donovan Elementary School?
Donovan Elementary School has 798 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 785 (2022-23) → 788 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donovan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donovan Elementary School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donovan Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Donovan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donovan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Donovan Elementary School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lebanon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donovan Elementary School?
Donovan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donovan Elementary School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in 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 Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon City?
Besides Donovan Elementary School, Lebanon City also operates Lebanon High School (1,604 students), Bowman Primary School (1,157 students), and Lebanon Junior High (869 students). See the Lebanon City district page for the complete list.