Enrollment
340
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson Primary School
Emerson Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sidney, Ohio, enrolling 340 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.9% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 333 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #319, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sidney's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sidney Middle School (840 students): Emerson Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 19.5:1).
Sidney City also operates Sidney Middle School (840 students) and Sidney High School (791 students) alongside Emerson Primary School.
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 Emerson Primary School compares
Emerson Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,014
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sidney City, which includes Emerson Primary School.
$12,014
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 43.7%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~340 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Emerson Primary School a good school?
Emerson Primary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 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.
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