Enrollment
231
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390450501966
Harry Russell Elementary School — West Carrollton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Harry Russell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
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: West Carrollton 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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry Russell Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harry Russell Elementary School reports 231 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 97% above the Ohio average and 20% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Carrollton City spends $24,872 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.3% from local sources (property taxes), 40.5% from the state, and 17.1% 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 3 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 Harry Russell 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 97% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 20% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 97% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$24,872
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 231 Top 20% in Ohio — larger than 80% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.4% +97% vs state
NCES ID 390450501966
Student demographics
White 52.8%
African American 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.9%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Carrollton City, which includes Harry Russell Elementary School.
$24,872
Per student
+47%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
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- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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Similar elementary schools in West Carrollton
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Harry Russell Elementary School
How many students attend Harry Russell Elementary School?
Harry Russell Elementary School has 231 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in West Carrollton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry Russell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry Russell Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry Russell Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Harry Russell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry Russell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harry Russell Elementary School is White at 52.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Carrollton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry Russell Elementary School?
Harry Russell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.