- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Glenford Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390490503472 · Glenford, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16.8:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (711 students)
Glenford Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Glenford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
711 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
516 students
- Thornville Ele
Thornville Elementary School
351 students
- This school
Glenford Elementary School
320 students
- Somerset Eleme 264
Somerset Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Glenford Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenford Elementary School compares
Glenford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Northern Local reports $11,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.