Enrollment
343
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Geneva, OH
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440505575
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 343
- students enrolled
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Geneva, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Geneva, Ohio, enrolling 343 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Geneva's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cork Elementary School (285 students): Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 23.8:1).
Geneva Area City also operates Geneva High School (656 students) and Geneva Middle School (449 students) alongside Geneva Platt R. Spencer 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 Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School compares
Geneva Platt R. Spencer 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.3%
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
$12,257
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 86.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Area City, which includes Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School.
$12,257
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 41.0%
Federal 14.0%
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 Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cork Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austinburg Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Geneva
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~343 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School
How many students attend Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School?
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Geneva, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Geneva, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School?
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Geneva, 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 Geneva on the city page.
Is Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School a good school?
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School earns 23/100 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 Geneva Area City?
Besides Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School, Geneva Area City also operates Geneva High School (656 students), Geneva Middle School (449 students), and Cork Elementary School (285 students). See the Geneva Area City district page for the complete list.
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