Enrollment
648
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Finneytown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Finneytown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390473310843
👥 S:T ratio 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finneytown Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #45 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Finneytown Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finneytown Elementary ranks #45 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Finneytown Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473310843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Finneytown Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Finneytown Elementary
Finneytown Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.2% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 324 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #301, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Among Cincinnati's elementary schools, it stands alongside Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc (1,017 students): Finneytown Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 30.8:1).
Its district, Finneytown Local, also runs Finneytown Secondary Campus (501 students).
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 Finneytown Elementary compares
Finneytown 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,193
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
African American 43.8%
White 23.5%
Two or More 15.0%
Asian 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Finneytown Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Finneytown Local, which includes Finneytown Elementary.
$15,193
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 33.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Finneytown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finneytown Secondary Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finneytown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Standard public school
1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~648 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Finneytown Elementary
How many students attend Finneytown Elementary?
Finneytown Elementary has 648 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finneytown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Finneytown Elementary is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Finneytown Elementary?
50.2% of students at Finneytown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finneytown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Finneytown Elementary is African American at 43.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finneytown Elementary?
Finneytown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Finneytown Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Finneytown Elementary ranks #45 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Finneytown Elementary a good school?
Finneytown Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Finneytown Local?
Besides Finneytown Elementary, Finneytown Local also operates Finneytown Secondary Campus (501 students). See the Finneytown Local district page for the complete list.
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