Enrollment
262
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390449001796
Harvard Elementary School — Toledo, OH
Federal NCES profile for Harvard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
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: Toledo 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harvard Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harvard Elementary School reports 262 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 262 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Toledo City spends $20,102 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.5% from local sources (property taxes), 43.7% from the state, and 28.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Harvard 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 25% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
63.0%
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
$20,102
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 262 Top 25% in Ohio — larger than 75% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390449001796
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 262:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toledo City, which includes Harvard Elementary School.
$20,102
Per student
+19%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 43.7%
Federal 28.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar other schools in Toledo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Toledo School for the Arts
Standard public school
750 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Standard public school
607 students 54.7:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Standard public school
515 students 12:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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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 Harvard Elementary School
How many students attend Harvard Elementary School?
Harvard Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a other school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harvard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harvard Elementary School is White at 37.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvard Elementary School?
Harvard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.