Enrollment
798
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donovan Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donovan Elementary School
Donovan Elementary School is a large elementary school in Lebanon, Ohio, enrolling 798 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 798 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 514 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #338.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 798 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lebanon City spends $11,643 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Berry Intermediate School (774 students): Donovan Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 21.5:1).
Lebanon City also operates Lebanon High School (1,604 students) and Bowman Primary School (1,157 students) alongside Donovan 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 Donovan Elementary School compares
Donovan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,643
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon City, which includes Donovan Elementary School.
$11,643
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.5%
State 33.7%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~798 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Donovan Elementary School a good school?
Donovan Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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