- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Harold Schnell Elementary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390450501967 · West Carrollton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 20.2:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carrollton High School (846 students)
Harold Schnell Elementary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Harold Schnell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton High School
846 students
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
657 students
- This school
Harold Schnell Elementary School
504 students
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton Middle School
479 students
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton Intermediate School
453 students
- Harry Russell 231
Harry Russell Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Harold Schnell Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harold Schnell Elementary School compares
Harold Schnell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for West Carrollton City reports $15,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~504 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.