Enrollment
231
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% 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
What stands out at Harry Russell Elementary School
Harry Russell Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in West Carrollton, Ohio, enrolling 231 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.4% of students qualify for free meals, 97% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Harold Schnell Elementary School (504 students): Harry Russell Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 20.2:1).
West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students) and West Carrollton Early Childhood Center (657 students) alongside Harry Russell 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 Harry Russell Elementary School compares
Harry Russell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,699
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Carrollton City, which includes Harry Russell 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 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
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harry Russell Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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