- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, OH
Edison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435000077
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Ashland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Edison Elementary School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 390435000077 · Ashland, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 19.6:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashland High School (910 students)
Edison Elementary School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Edison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashland High S
Ashland High School
910 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
694 students
- Reagan Element
Reagan Elementary School
532 students
- Taft Intermedi
Taft Intermediate School
460 students
- This school
Edison Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Edison Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elementary School compares
Edison 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$12,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Edison Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland City reports $12,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary School
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Elementary School?
40.2% of students at Edison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Ashland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Edison Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Ashland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland City?
Besides Edison Elementary School, Ashland City also operates Ashland High School (910 students), Ashland Middle School (694 students), and Reagan Elementary School (532 students). See the Ashland City district page for the complete list.