Enrollment
272
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, OH
Hook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449201854
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hook Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hook Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hook Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Troy, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hook Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hook Elementary School
Hook Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Troy, Ohio, enrolling 272 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Troy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Elementary School (632 students): Hook Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 18.6:1).
Troy City also operates Troy High School (1,107 students) and Troy Junior High School (633 students) alongside Hook 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 Hook Elementary School compares
Hook 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 83.8%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Hook Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy City, which includes Hook Elementary School.
$13,119
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.9%
State 30.1%
Federal 13.0%
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 Hook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cookson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Cleve Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Troy
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Concord Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cookson Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Heywood Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Kyle Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Forest Elementary School
Standard public school
192 students 13.7:1 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 (~272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hook Elementary School
How many students attend Hook Elementary School?
Hook Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hook Elementary School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hook Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Hook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hook Elementary School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Troy, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hook Elementary School?
Hook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Hook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Hook Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Hook Elementary School a good school?
Hook Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Troy City?
Besides Hook Elementary School, Troy City also operates Troy High School (1,107 students), Troy Junior High School (633 students), and Concord Elementary School (632 students). See the Troy City district page for the complete list.
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