Enrollment
783
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oberlin, OH
Firelands Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Firelands Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390481503128
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firelands Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Oberlin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Firelands Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firelands Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Oberlin, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Firelands Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Firelands Elementary School
Firelands Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Oberlin, Ohio, enrolling 783 students.
At 18.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 783 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 509 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oberlin's public schools, it stands alongside William R Burton (1,194 students): Firelands Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 8.2:1).
Firelands Local also operates Firelands High School (471 students) and Firelands Middle School (407 students) alongside Firelands Elementary 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 Firelands Elementary School compares
Firelands Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$12,052
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Firelands Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Firelands Local, which includes Firelands Elementary School.
$12,052
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 45.2%
Federal 11.2%
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 Firelands Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firelands High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Firelands Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firelands Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Oberlin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~783 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Firelands Elementary School
How many students attend Firelands Elementary School?
Firelands Elementary School has 783 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oberlin, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firelands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Firelands Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Firelands Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Firelands Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firelands Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Firelands Elementary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Oberlin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firelands Elementary School?
Firelands Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Firelands Elementary School rank among schools in Oberlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Firelands Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Oberlin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oberlin on the city page.
Is Firelands Elementary School a good school?
Firelands Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Firelands Local?
Besides Firelands Elementary School, Firelands Local also operates Firelands High School (471 students) and Firelands Middle School (407 students). See the Firelands Local district page for the complete list.
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