Enrollment
342
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Isham Memorial Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Isham Memorial Elementary School
Isham Memorial Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wadsworth, Ohio, enrolling 342 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #229.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Wadsworth's public schools, it stands alongside Overlook Elementary School (390 students): Isham Memorial Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 19.5:1).
Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth High School (1,540 students) and Wadsworth Middle School (606 students) alongside Isham Memorial 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 Isham Memorial Elementary School compares
Isham Memorial 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,033
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wadsworth City, which includes Isham Memorial Elementary School.
$12,033
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 30.3%
Federal 5.7%
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 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
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Isham Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Isham Memorial Elementary School earns 44/100 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 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.
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