Enrollment
491
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dresden, OH
Dresden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dresden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390488703436
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dresden Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dresden · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dresden Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dresden Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dresden, OH.
School address
District: Tri-Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488703436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dresden Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dresden Elementary School
Dresden Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dresden, Ohio, enrolling 491 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 35% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 491 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 710 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #694, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Tri-Valley Local also operates Tri-Valley High School (730 students) and Nashport Elementary School (540 students) alongside Dresden 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 Dresden Elementary School compares
Dresden 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▲ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,001
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 90.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Dresden Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-Valley Local, which includes Dresden Elementary School.
$12,001
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 45.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 Dresden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nashport Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tri-Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frazeysburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adamsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dresden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~491 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dresden Elementary School
How many students attend Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dresden, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dresden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dresden Elementary School is 24.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dresden Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Dresden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dresden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dresden Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Dresden, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dresden Elementary School rank among public schools in Dresden?
By Resource Investment Index, Dresden Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dresden, 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 Dresden on the city page.
Is Dresden Elementary School a good school?
Dresden Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Tri-Valley Local?
Besides Dresden Elementary School, Tri-Valley Local also operates Tri-Valley High School (730 students), Nashport Elementary School (540 students), and Tri-Valley Middle School (475 students). See the Tri-Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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