Enrollment
267
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Glendale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glendale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446701550
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #27 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Elementary School ranks #27 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Princeton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390446701550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glendale Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glendale Elementary School
Glendale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 267 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 63.2% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1068 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cincinnati's elementary schools, it stands alongside Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc (1,017 students): Glendale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 30.8:1).
Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students) and Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students) alongside Glendale 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 Glendale Elementary School compares
Glendale 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 100% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$16,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
African American 33.7%
White 9.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Glendale Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton City, which includes Glendale Elementary School.
$16,240
Per student
+11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 18.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 Glendale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hill Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Standard public school
1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 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 (~267 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glendale Elementary School
How many students attend Glendale Elementary School?
Glendale Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% 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 Glendale Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Glendale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glendale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale Elementary School?
Glendale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Glendale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Elementary School ranks #27 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Glendale Elementary School a good school?
Glendale Elementary School earns 39/100 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 Princeton City?
Besides Glendale Elementary School, Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students), Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students), and Springdale Elementary School (529 students). See the Princeton City district page for the complete list.
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