- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Firelands Elementary School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390481503128 · Oberlin, OH Other · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 18.2:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Firelands High School (471 students)
Firelands Elementary School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Firelands Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Firelands Elementary School
783 students
- Firelands High
Firelands High School
471 students
- Firelands Midd
Firelands Middle School
407 students
What this shows Firelands Elementary School reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firelands Elementary School compares
Firelands 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,282
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
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.
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
District finance for Firelands Local reports $13,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~783 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.