Enrollment
812
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Foster Dulles Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Foster Dulles Elementary School
John Foster Dulles Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 812 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 40% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 812 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 414 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): John Foster Dulles Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 18:1).
Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students) and C O Harrison Elementary School (909 students) alongside John Foster Dulles 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 John Foster Dulles Elementary School compares
John Foster Dulles 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,867
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Hills Local, which includes John Foster Dulles Elementary School.
$11,867
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~812 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Foster Dulles Elementary School a good school?
John Foster Dulles Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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