Enrollment
525
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milan, OH
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467802654
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Milan · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milan, OH.
School address
District: Edison Local (Formerly Berlin-Milan) · Ohio
NCES ID 390467802654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Milan, Ohio, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 788 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #736, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 525 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Edison Local (Formerly Berlin-Milan) also operates Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-Milan Middle School) (525 students) and Edison High School (329 students) alongside Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem).
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 Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) compares
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,128
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison Local (Formerly Berlin-Milan), which includes Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem).
$13,128
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 29.9%
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 Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-Milan Middle School) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~525 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)
How many students attend Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)?
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milan, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)?
25.0% of students at Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Milan, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)?
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) rank among public schools in Milan?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Milan, 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 Milan on the city page.
Is Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) a good school?
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Edison Local (Formerly Berlin-Milan)?
Besides Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem), Edison Local (Formerly Berlin-Milan) also operates Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-Milan Middle School) (525 students) and Edison High School (329 students). See the Edison Local (Formerly Berlin-Milan) district page for the complete list.
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