Enrollment
324
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390451602069
Harding Elementary School — Youngstown, OH
Federal NCES profile for Harding Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Youngstown City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harding Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harding Elementary School reports 324 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 324 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 96.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Youngstown City spends $34,449 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.8% from local sources (property taxes), 38.7% from the state, and 43.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harding Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
96.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,449
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 324 Top 36% in Ohio — larger than 64% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390451602069
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White 9.3%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 324:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 96.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 51
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Youngstown City, which includes Harding Elementary School.
$34,449
Per student
+104%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+77%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 38.7%
Federal 43.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Similar other schools in Youngstown
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Volney Rogers School
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326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
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307 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
274 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Harding Elementary School
How many students attend Harding Elementary School?
Harding Elementary School has 324 students enrolled. It is a other school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harding Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harding Elementary School is African American at 59.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harding Elementary School?
Harding Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.