Enrollment
513
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Recovery, OH
Fort Recovery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Recovery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390485903312
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Recovery Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fort Recovery · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Recovery Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Recovery Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Recovery, OH.
School address
District: Fort Recovery Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390485903312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Recovery Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Recovery Elementary School
Fort Recovery Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Recovery, Ohio, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 453 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Fort Recovery Local spends $11,461 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fort Recovery Local also operates Fort Recovery High School (294 students) and Fort Recovery Middle School (190 students) alongside Fort Recovery 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 Fort Recovery Elementary School compares
Fort Recovery 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,461
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Fort Recovery 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 Fort Recovery Local, which includes Fort Recovery Elementary School.
$11,461
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 48.2%
Federal 10.9%
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 Fort Recovery Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Recovery High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Recovery Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Recovery Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Recovery Elementary School
How many students attend Fort Recovery Elementary School?
Fort Recovery Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Recovery, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Recovery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Recovery Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Recovery Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Fort Recovery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Recovery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Recovery Elementary School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Fort Recovery, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Recovery Elementary School?
Fort Recovery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Fort Recovery Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Recovery?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Recovery Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Recovery, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Recovery on the city page.
Is Fort Recovery Elementary School a good school?
Fort Recovery Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also less 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 Fort Recovery Local?
Besides Fort Recovery Elementary School, Fort Recovery Local also operates Fort Recovery High School (294 students) and Fort Recovery Middle School (190 students). See the Fort Recovery Local district page for the complete list.
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