- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Carrollton, OH
Harry Russell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harry Russell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390450501966
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry Russell Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in West Carrollton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry Russell Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry Russell Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, OH.
School address
District: West Carrollton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450501966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Harry Russell Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390450501966 · West Carrollton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 19.3:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carrollton High School (846 students)
Harry Russell Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Harry Russell 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
- Harold Schnell
Harold Schnell Elementary School
504 students
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton Middle School
479 students
- West Carrollto
West Carrollton Intermediate School
453 students
- This school 231
Harry Russell Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Harry Russell Elementary School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry Russell Elementary School compares
Harry Russell 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 97% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Harry Russell 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 Harry Russell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold Schnell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry Russell 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
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~231 students)
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 an elementary school in West Carrollton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry Russell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry Russell Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in West Carrollton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry Russell Elementary School?
Harry Russell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Harry Russell Elementary School rank among public schools in West Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry Russell Elementary School ranks #5 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 Harry Russell Elementary School, West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students), West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students), and Harold Schnell Elementary School (504 students). See the West Carrollton City district page for the complete list.