Enrollment
504
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Carrollton, OH
Harold Schnell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harold Schnell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450501967
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harold Schnell Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in West Carrollton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold Schnell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold Schnell Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, OH.
School address
District: West Carrollton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450501967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harold Schnell Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harold Schnell Elementary School
Harold Schnell Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in West Carrollton, Ohio, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.7% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 504 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.
Among 382 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among West Carrollton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harry Russell Elementary School (231 students): Harold Schnell Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 19.3:1).
West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students) and West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students) alongside Harold Schnell 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 Harold Schnell Elementary School compares
Harold Schnell 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 51.4%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Harold Schnell 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 West Carrollton City, which includes Harold Schnell Elementary School.
$15,699
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 40.5%
Federal 17.1%
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 Harold Schnell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry Russell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold Schnell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in West Carrollton
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 (~504 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harold Schnell Elementary School
How many students attend Harold Schnell Elementary School?
Harold Schnell Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Carrollton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold Schnell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold Schnell Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold Schnell Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Harold Schnell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold Schnell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harold Schnell Elementary School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in West Carrollton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold Schnell Elementary School?
Harold Schnell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Harold Schnell Elementary School rank among public schools in West Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold Schnell Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, 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 West Carrollton on the city page.
Is Harold Schnell Elementary School a good school?
Harold Schnell Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. 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 West Carrollton City?
Besides Harold Schnell Elementary School, West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students), West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students), and West Carrollton Middle School (479 students). See the West Carrollton City district page for the complete list.
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