Enrollment
411
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison Elementary School
Edison Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ashland, Ohio, enrolling 411 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 616 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #548, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 822 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ashland City spends $11,514 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillsdale Elementary School (547 students): Edison Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 36.5:1).
Ashland City also operates Ashland High School (910 students) and Ashland Middle School (694 students) alongside Edison 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 Edison Elementary School compares
Edison 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,514
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland City, which includes Edison Elementary School.
$11,514
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 34.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~411 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Edison Elementary School a good school?
Edison Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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