Enrollment
648
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Duncan Falls Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Duncan Falls Elementary School
Duncan Falls Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Duncan Falls, Ohio, enrolling 648 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 648 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 629 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #320.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 648 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Duncan Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Little Bolts Preschool (8 students): Duncan Falls Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 8:1).
Franklin Local also operates Philo High School (450 students) and Philo Junior High School (439 students) alongside Duncan Falls 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 Duncan Falls Elementary School compares
Duncan Falls 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,012
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Local, which includes Duncan Falls Elementary School.
$14,012
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 43.9%
Federal 13.0%
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 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
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Duncan Falls on the city page.
Is Duncan Falls Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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