Enrollment
535
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fredericktown, OH
Fredericktown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fredericktown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390478503012
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fredericktown Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fredericktown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fredericktown Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fredericktown Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fredericktown, OH.
School address
District: Fredericktown Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390478503012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fredericktown Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fredericktown Elementary School
Fredericktown Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fredericktown, Ohio, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.1% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 535 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #231.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fredericktown Local spends $11,531 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fredericktown Local also operates Fredericktown High School (291 students) and Fredericktown Middle School (280 students) alongside Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown Elementary School compares
Fredericktown 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$11,531
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown Local, which includes Fredericktown Elementary School.
$11,531
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 50.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 Fredericktown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fredericktown Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fredericktown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~535 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fredericktown Elementary School
How many students attend Fredericktown Elementary School?
Fredericktown Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fredericktown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fredericktown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fredericktown Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fredericktown Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Fredericktown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fredericktown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fredericktown Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Fredericktown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fredericktown Elementary School?
Fredericktown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Fredericktown Elementary School rank among public schools in Fredericktown?
By Resource Investment Index, Fredericktown Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fredericktown, 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 Fredericktown on the city page.
Is Fredericktown Elementary School a good school?
Fredericktown Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Fredericktown Local?
Besides Fredericktown Elementary School, Fredericktown Local also operates Fredericktown High School (291 students) and Fredericktown Middle School (280 students). See the Fredericktown Local district page for the complete list.
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