Enrollment
559
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dublin, OH
Glacier Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470205318
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Ridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 13
- elementary schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Dublin, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glacier Ridge Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glacier Ridge Elementary
Glacier Ridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dublin, Ohio, enrolling 559 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.1% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 559 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 559 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Dublin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eli Pinney Elementary School (585 students): Glacier Ridge Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 20.2:1).
Dublin City also operates Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students) and Dublin Coffman High School (1,824 students) alongside Glacier Ridge Elementary.
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 Glacier Ridge Elementary compares
Glacier Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 51.5%
Asian 35.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Glacier Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin City, which includes Glacier Ridge Elementary.
$15,777
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 13.0%
Federal 8.0%
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 Glacier Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Jerome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Coffman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dublin Scioto High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Depp Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Simpson Davis Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,824
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Dublin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eli Pinney Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Griffith Thomas Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Scottish Corners Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Wyandot Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~559 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glacier Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Glacier Ridge Elementary?
Glacier Ridge Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dublin, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Ridge Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glacier Ridge Elementary?
2.1% of students at Glacier Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Ridge Elementary is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Dublin, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Ridge Elementary?
Glacier Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Glacier Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Ridge Elementary ranks #6 of 13 elementary schools in Dublin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dublin on the city page.
Is Glacier Ridge Elementary a good school?
Glacier Ridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more 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 Dublin City?
Besides Glacier Ridge Elementary, Dublin City also operates Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students), Dublin Coffman High School (1,824 students), and Dublin Scioto High School (1,437 students). See the Dublin City district page for the complete list.
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