- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Foster Dulles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390473702872
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Foster Dulles Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John Foster Dulles Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Foster Dulles Elementary School ranks #7 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Oak Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473702872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
John Foster Dulles Elementary School held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390473702872 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 25.4:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Hills High School (2,255 students)
John Foster Dulles Elementary School held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
John Foster Dulles Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Hills High
Oak Hills High School
2,255 students
- C O Harrison E
C O Harrison Elementary School
909 students
- This school 812
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
812 students
- Oakdale Elemen 710
Oakdale Elementary School
710 students
- Rapid Run Midd 642
Rapid Run Middle School
642 students
- Bridgetown Mid 613
Bridgetown Middle School
613 students
What this shows John Foster Dulles Elementary School reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Foster Dulles Elementary School compares
John Foster Dulles 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,418
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, John Foster Dulles Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Hills Local reports $12,418 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Foster Dulles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| C O Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rapid Run Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgetown Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Foster Dulles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~812 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Foster Dulles Elementary School
How many students attend John Foster Dulles Elementary School?
John Foster Dulles Elementary School has 812 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Foster Dulles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Foster Dulles Elementary School is 25.4:1, which is 40% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Foster Dulles Elementary School?
11.9% of students at John Foster Dulles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Foster Dulles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Foster Dulles Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Foster Dulles Elementary School?
John Foster Dulles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Foster Dulles Elementary School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, John Foster Dulles Elementary School ranks #7 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Hills Local?
Besides John Foster Dulles Elementary School, Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students), C O Harrison Elementary School (909 students), and Oakdale Elementary School (710 students). See the Oak Hills Local district page for the complete list.