- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sidney, OH
Emerson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000301633
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Primary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Primary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Primary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sidney, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Emerson Primary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 391000301633 · Sidney, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 20:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney Middle School (840 students)
Emerson Primary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Emerson Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sidney Middle
Sidney Middle School
840 students
- Sidney High Sc
Sidney High School
791 students
- Northwood Inte
Northwood Intermediate School
438 students
- This school
Emerson Primary School
340 students
- Whittier Early 306
Whittier Early Childhood Center
306 students
- Longfellow Pri 303
Longfellow Primary School
303 students
What this shows Emerson Primary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Primary School compares
Emerson Primary 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 61% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$12,769
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Emerson Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Sidney City reports $12,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sidney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Sidney
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Primary School
How many students attend Emerson Primary School?
Emerson Primary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sidney, OH. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Primary School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Primary School?
50.9% of students at Emerson Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Primary School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Sidney, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Primary School?
Emerson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Emerson Primary School rank among elementary schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Primary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sidney, 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 Sidney on the city page.
What other schools are in Sidney City?
Besides Emerson Primary School, Sidney City also operates Sidney Middle School (840 students), Sidney High School (791 students), and Northwood Intermediate School (438 students). See the Sidney City district page for the complete list.