- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ironton, OH
Ironton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ironton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441401072
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ironton Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ironton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 600
- students enrolled
Ironton Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ironton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ironton, OH.
School address
District: Ironton City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390441401072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Ironton Elementary School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390441401072 · Ironton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 18.8:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ironton High School (377 students)
Ironton Elementary School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ironton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ironton Elementary School
600 students
- Ironton High S
Ironton High School
377 students
- Ironton Middle
Ironton Middle School
299 students
What this shows Ironton Elementary School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ironton Elementary School compares
Ironton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$14,110
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 83.5%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Ironton Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ironton City School District reports $14,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ironton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ironton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ironton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Ironton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ironton Elementary School
How many students attend Ironton Elementary School?
Ironton Elementary School has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ironton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ironton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ironton Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ironton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ironton Elementary School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Ironton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ironton Elementary School?
Ironton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ironton Elementary School rank among schools in Ironton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ironton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ironton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ironton on the city page.
What other schools are in Ironton City School District?
Besides Ironton Elementary School, Ironton City School District also operates Ironton High School (377 students) and Ironton Middle School (299 students). See the Ironton City School District district page for the complete list.