- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Elida Elementary held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390457702340 · Elida, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 19.7:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Elida High School (546 students)
Elida Elementary held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elida Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elida Elementary
1,003 students
- Elida High Sch
Elida High School
546 students
- Elida Middle S
Elida Middle School
467 students
What this shows Elida Elementary reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elida Elementary compares
Elida Elementary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,472
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 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.
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
District finance for Elida Local reports $13,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,003 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,018 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.