- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galena, OH
Hylen Souders Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hylen Souders Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390467402642
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hylen Souders Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hylen Souders Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hylen Souders Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Galena, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hylen Souders Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390467402642 · Galena, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 13.1:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Walnut High School (1,299 students)
Hylen Souders Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hylen Souders Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Walnut Hig
Big Walnut High School
1,299 students
- Big Walnut Mid
Big Walnut Middle School
973 students
- Big Walnut Int
Big Walnut Intermediate School
663 students
- Prairie Run El 352
Prairie Run Elementary School
352 students
- General Rosecr 296
General Rosecrans Elementary
296 students
- This school 289
Hylen Souders Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Hylen Souders Elementary School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hylen Souders Elementary School compares
Hylen Souders 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,454
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Hylen Souders Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Walnut Local reports $12,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hylen Souders Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Walnut High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Walnut Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Walnut Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Run Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Rosecrans Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hylen Souders Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Galena
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hylen Souders Elementary School
How many students attend Hylen Souders Elementary School?
Hylen Souders Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galena, OH. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hylen Souders Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hylen Souders Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower 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 Hylen Souders Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Hylen Souders Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hylen Souders Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hylen Souders Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Galena, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hylen Souders Elementary School?
Hylen Souders Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hylen Souders Elementary School rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Hylen Souders Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Galena, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Big Walnut Local?
Besides Hylen Souders Elementary School, Big Walnut Local also operates Big Walnut High School (1,299 students), Big Walnut Middle School (973 students), and Big Walnut Intermediate School (663 students). See the Big Walnut Local district page for the complete list.