Enrollment
441
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Hartwell School
Federal NCES profile for Hartwell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437500330
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartwell School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #52 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 441
- students enrolled
Hartwell School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartwell School ranks #52 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437500330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartwell School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartwell School
Hartwell School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1103 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Cincinnati Public Schools spends $18,181 per pupil, 24% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cincinnati's elementary schools, it stands alongside Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc (1,017 students): Hartwell School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 30.8:1).
Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students) and Western Hills University High School (1,342 students) alongside Hartwell 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 Hartwell School compares
Hartwell 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$18,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
African American 38.1%
White 10.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Hartwell School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnati Public Schools, which includes Hartwell School.
$18,181
Per student
+24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 24.6%
Federal 21.8%
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 Hartwell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartwell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Standard public school
1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~441 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hartwell School
How many students attend Hartwell School?
Hartwell School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartwell School is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartwell School?
The largest demographic group at Hartwell School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartwell School?
Hartwell School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hartwell School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartwell School ranks #52 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Hartwell School a good school?
Hartwell School earns 13/100 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 Cincinnati Public Schools?
Besides Hartwell School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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