- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- -
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reynoldsburg, OH
Herbert Mills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Herbert Mills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470002738
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert Mills Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Reynoldsburg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert Mills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Mills Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Reynoldsburg, OH.
School address
District: Reynoldsburg City · Ohio
NCES ID 390470002738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Herbert Mills Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390470002738 · Reynoldsburg, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 23.9:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students)
Herbert Mills Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Herbert Mills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reynoldsburg H
Reynoldsburg High School
2,115 students
- Waggoner Road
Waggoner Road Junior High
924 students
- Baldwin Road J 781
Baldwin Road Junior High School
781 students
- Waggoner Road 625
Waggoner Road Middle School
625 students
- Slate Ridge El 582
Slate Ridge Elementary School
582 students
- This school 431
Herbert Mills Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Herbert Mills Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert Mills Elementary School compares
Herbert Mills 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▲ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$13,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.7%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Herbert Mills Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reynoldsburg City reports $13,147 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herbert Mills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynoldsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Waggoner Road Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Road Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waggoner Road Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slate Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert Mills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Reynoldsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Baldwin Road Junior High School
Standard public school
781 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Waggoner Road Middle School
Standard public school
625 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Hannah J Ashton Middle School
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Taylor Road Elementary School
Standard public school
419 students 19:1 students per teacher
Summit Road Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herbert Mills Elementary School
How many students attend Herbert Mills Elementary School?
Herbert Mills Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reynoldsburg, OH. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Mills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Mills Elementary School is 23.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert Mills Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Herbert Mills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert Mills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Herbert Mills Elementary School is African American at 38.7% of enrollment, in Reynoldsburg, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert Mills Elementary School?
Herbert Mills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Herbert Mills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Reynoldsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert Mills Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Reynoldsburg, 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 Reynoldsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Reynoldsburg City?
Besides Herbert Mills Elementary School, Reynoldsburg City also operates Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students), Waggoner Road Junior High (924 students), and Baldwin Road Junior High School (781 students). See the Reynoldsburg City district page for the complete list.