Enrollment
515
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ottawa, OH
Glandorf Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glandorf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390493703572
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glandorf Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 2.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glandorf Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glandorf Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ottawa, OH.
School address
District: Ottawa-Glandorf Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390493703572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glandorf Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glandorf Elementary School
Glandorf Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ottawa, Ohio, enrolling 515 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.4% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 515 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 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Ottawa-Glandorf Local spends $11,284 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Ottawa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ottawa Elementary School (390 students): Glandorf Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 17:1).
Ottawa-Glandorf Local also operates Ottawa-Glandorf High School (595 students) and Ottawa Elementary School (390 students) alongside Glandorf 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 Glandorf Elementary School compares
Glandorf 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.4% | ▼ 92% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,284
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 343 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 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Glandorf Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottawa-Glandorf Local, which includes Glandorf Elementary School.
$11,284
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 33.8%
Federal 10.4%
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 Glandorf Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa-Glandorf High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glandorf Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Ottawa
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 (~515 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glandorf Elementary School
How many students attend Glandorf Elementary School?
Glandorf Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ottawa, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glandorf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glandorf Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Glandorf Elementary School?
2.4% of students at Glandorf Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glandorf Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glandorf Elementary School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Ottawa, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glandorf Elementary School?
Glandorf Elementary School 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 Glandorf Elementary School rank among public schools in Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Glandorf Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa on the city page.
Is Glandorf Elementary School a good school?
Glandorf Elementary School earns 46/100 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 Ottawa-Glandorf Local?
Besides Glandorf Elementary School, Ottawa-Glandorf Local also operates Ottawa-Glandorf High School (595 students) and Ottawa Elementary School (390 students). See the Ottawa-Glandorf Local district page for the complete list.
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