Enrollment
451
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, OH
Edgewood Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Primary 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 390460900439
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Primary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Primary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Trenton, OH.
School address
District: Edgewood City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390460900439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Primary School
Edgewood Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Trenton, Ohio, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
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 699 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #678, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 902 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Trenton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Intermediate School (739 students): Edgewood Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 20:1).
Edgewood City School District also operates Edgewood High School (1,053 students) and Edgewood Middle School (801 students) alongside Edgewood Primary 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 Edgewood Primary School compares
Edgewood Primary 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$12,017
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 82.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Edgewood Primary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgewood City School District, which includes Edgewood Primary School.
$12,017
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 43.7%
Federal 13.4%
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 Edgewood Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Trenton
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 (~451 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Primary School
How many students attend Edgewood Primary School?
Edgewood Primary School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Primary School is 21.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgewood Primary School?
37.0% of students at Edgewood Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Primary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Trenton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Primary School?
Edgewood Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Edgewood Primary School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Trenton, 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 Trenton on the city page.
Is Edgewood Primary School a good school?
Edgewood Primary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Edgewood City School District?
Besides Edgewood Primary School, Edgewood City School District also operates Edgewood High School (1,053 students), Edgewood Middle School (801 students), and Edgewood Intermediate School (739 students). See the Edgewood City School District district page for the complete list.
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