Enrollment
1,003
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elida, OH
Elida Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elida Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390457702340
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elida Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Elida · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elida Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elida Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elida, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elida Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elida Elementary
Elida Elementary is a large elementary school in Elida, Ohio, enrolling 1,003 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,003 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Two or More (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1003 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Elida Local also operates Elida High School (546 students) and Elida Middle School (467 students) alongside Elida Elementary.
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 Elida Elementary compares
Elida Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,555
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 1003 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 62.2%
Two or More 15.4%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Elida Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elida Local, which includes Elida Elementary.
$12,555
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 37.8%
Federal 13.5%
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 Elida Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elida High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elida Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elida Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,003 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elida Elementary
How many students attend Elida Elementary?
Elida Elementary has 1,003 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elida, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elida Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elida Elementary is 19.7:1, 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 Elida Elementary?
46.0% of students at Elida Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elida Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elida Elementary is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Elida, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elida Elementary?
Elida Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Elida Elementary rank among public schools in Elida?
By Resource Investment Index, Elida Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Elida, 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 Elida on the city page.
Is Elida Elementary a good school?
Elida Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Elida Local?
Besides Elida Elementary, Elida Local also operates Elida High School (546 students) and Elida Middle School (467 students). See the Elida Local district page for the complete list.
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