- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fostoria, OH
Fostoria Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fostoria Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390439900961
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fostoria Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,050
- students enrolled
Fostoria Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Fostoria Elementary School held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 390439900961 · Fostoria, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,050 enr · 18.1:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fostoria Junior/Senior High School (725 students)
Fostoria Elementary School held near 1,066 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Fostoria Elementary School compares
Fostoria 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 78% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,050
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,824
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 15.0%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Fostoria Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fostoria City reports $13,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fostoria Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria Junior/Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fostoria Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Fostoria
1 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 (~1,050 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fostoria Elementary School
How many students attend Fostoria Elementary School?
Fostoria Elementary School has 1,050 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fostoria, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,066 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fostoria Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fostoria Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fostoria Elementary School?
56.3% of students at Fostoria Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fostoria Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fostoria Elementary School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Fostoria, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fostoria Elementary School?
Fostoria 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).
What other schools are in Fostoria City?
Besides Fostoria Elementary School, Fostoria City also operates Fostoria Junior/Senior High School (725 students). See the Fostoria City district page for the complete list.