- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, OH
Elda Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elda Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461402449
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elda Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elda Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elda Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Elda Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390461402449 · Hamilton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 19.2:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ross High School (893 students)
Elda Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elda Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ross High Scho
Ross High School
893 students
- Ross Middle Sc
Ross Middle School
628 students
- Morgan Element
Morgan Elementary School
385 students
- Ross Intermedi
Ross Intermediate School
374 students
- This school 327
Elda Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Elda Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elda Elementary School compares
Elda 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,415
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Elda Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ross Local reports $11,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elda Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elda Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamilton
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elda Elementary School
How many students attend Elda Elementary School?
Elda Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elda Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elda Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elda Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Elda Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elda Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elda Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elda Elementary School?
Elda Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Elda Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elda Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Ross Local?
Besides Elda Elementary School, Ross Local also operates Ross High School (893 students), Ross Middle School (628 students), and Morgan Elementary School (385 students). See the Ross Local district page for the complete list.