Enrollment
320
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenford, OH
Glenford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glenford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390490503472
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenford Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 320
- students enrolled
Glenford Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenford Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenford Elementary School
Glenford Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glenford, Ohio, enrolling 320 students.
At 16.8:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 545 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #194.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Northern Local also operates Sheridan High School (711 students) and Sheridan Middle School (516 students) alongside Glenford 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 Glenford Elementary School compares
Glenford 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$11,808
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
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 95.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Glenford 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 Northern Local, which includes Glenford Elementary School.
$11,808
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.9%
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 Glenford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~320 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Glenford Elementary School
How many students attend Glenford Elementary School?
Glenford Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenford Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Glenford Elementary School?
37.5% of students at Glenford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glenford Elementary School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Glenford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenford Elementary School?
Glenford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
Is Glenford Elementary School a good school?
Glenford Elementary School earns 44/100 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 Northern Local?
Besides Glenford Elementary School, Northern Local also operates Sheridan High School (711 students), Sheridan Middle School (516 students), and Thornville Elementary School (351 students). See the Northern Local district page for the complete list.
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