- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lima, OH
Elmwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390457902343
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Elmwood Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390457902343 · Lima, OH Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 18.8:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Middle School (712 students)
Elmwood Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Middle
Shawnee Middle School
712 students
- Shawnee High S
Shawnee High School
673 students
- This school
Elmwood Elementary School
508 students
- Maplewood Elem
Maplewood Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Elmwood Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Elementary School compares
Elmwood 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,260
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 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Elmwood Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Shawnee Local reports $13,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Lima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Apollo Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
745 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students
Perry High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
241 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elementary School
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmwood Elementary School?
23.6% of students at Elmwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Elementary School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Lima, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Elmwood Elementary School rank among schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Lima, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Local?
Besides Elmwood Elementary School, Shawnee Local also operates Shawnee Middle School (712 students), Shawnee High School (673 students), and Maplewood Elementary School (346 students). See the Shawnee Local district page for the complete list.