- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duncan Falls, OH
Duncan Falls Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Duncan Falls Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390488403422
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncan Falls Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Duncan Falls · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Duncan Falls Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Falls Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Duncan Falls, OH.
School address
District: Franklin Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390488403422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Duncan Falls Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390488403422 · Duncan Falls, OH Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 15.1:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Philo High School (450 students)
Duncan Falls Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Duncan Falls Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Duncan Falls Elementary School
648 students
- Philo High Sch
Philo High School
450 students
- Philo Junior H
Philo Junior High School
439 students
- Roseville Elem 239
Roseville Elementary School
239 students
- Franklin Local 43
Franklin Local Community School
43 students
- Franklin Local 28
Franklin Local Preschool - Roseville
28 students
What this shows Duncan Falls Elementary School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duncan Falls Elementary School compares
Duncan Falls 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$15,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Duncan Falls Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Local reports $15,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duncan Falls Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philo High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philo Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Local Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Local Preschool - Roseville | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duncan Falls Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Duncan Falls
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duncan Falls Elementary School
How many students attend Duncan Falls Elementary School?
Duncan Falls Elementary School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duncan Falls, OH. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Falls Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Falls Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Duncan Falls Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Duncan Falls Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncan Falls Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Duncan Falls Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Duncan Falls, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncan Falls Elementary School?
Duncan Falls Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Duncan Falls Elementary School rank among public schools in Duncan Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Falls Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Duncan Falls, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Franklin Local?
Besides Duncan Falls Elementary School, Franklin Local also operates Philo High School (450 students), Philo Junior High School (439 students), and Roseville Elementary School (239 students). See the Franklin Local district page for the complete list.