- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadsworth, OH
Isham Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Isham Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391002901893
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isham Memorial Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Wadsworth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Isham Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isham Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Wadsworth, OH.
School address
District: Wadsworth City · Ohio
NCES ID 391002901893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Isham Memorial Elementary School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 391002901893 · Wadsworth, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadsworth High School (1,540 students)
Isham Memorial Elementary School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Isham Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wadsworth High
Wadsworth High School
1,540 students
- Wadsworth Midd 606
Wadsworth Middle School
606 students
- Central Interm 606
Central Intermediate School
606 students
- Overlook Eleme 390
Overlook Elementary School
390 students
- This school 342
Isham Memorial Elementary School
342 students
- Valley View El 319
Valley View Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Isham Memorial Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isham Memorial Elementary School compares
Isham Memorial 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$13,131
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 342 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 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Isham Memorial Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wadsworth City reports $13,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isham Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wadsworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overlook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isham Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Wadsworth
1 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isham Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Isham Memorial Elementary School?
Isham Memorial Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wadsworth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isham Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isham Memorial Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% 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 Isham Memorial Elementary School?
18.9% of students at Isham Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isham Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Isham Memorial Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Wadsworth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isham Memorial Elementary School?
Isham Memorial 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 Isham Memorial Elementary School rank among public schools in Wadsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Isham Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Wadsworth, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wadsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wadsworth City?
Besides Isham Memorial Elementary School, Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth High School (1,540 students), Wadsworth Middle School (606 students), and Central Intermediate School (606 students). See the Wadsworth City district page for the complete list.