- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbiana, OH
Joshua Dixon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joshua Dixon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390453202176
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joshua Dixon Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Joshua Dixon Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua Dixon Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Columbiana, OH.
School address
District: Columbiana Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390453202176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Joshua Dixon Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390453202176 · Columbiana, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 15.8:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbiana High School (319 students)
Joshua Dixon Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Joshua Dixon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Joshua Dixon Elementary School
363 students
- Columbiana Hig
Columbiana High School
319 students
- South Side Mid
South Side Middle School
289 students
What this shows Joshua Dixon Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joshua Dixon Elementary School compares
Joshua Dixon 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,281
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Joshua Dixon Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbiana Exempted Village reports $13,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joshua Dixon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbiana High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joshua Dixon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joshua Dixon Elementary School
How many students attend Joshua Dixon Elementary School?
Joshua Dixon Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbiana, OH. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joshua Dixon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joshua Dixon Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Joshua Dixon Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Joshua Dixon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joshua Dixon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joshua Dixon Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Columbiana, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joshua Dixon Elementary School?
Joshua Dixon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Joshua Dixon Elementary School rank among public schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua Dixon Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Columbiana, 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 Columbiana on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbiana Exempted Village?
Besides Joshua Dixon Elementary School, Columbiana Exempted Village also operates Columbiana High School (319 students) and South Side Middle School (289 students). See the Columbiana Exempted Village district page for the complete list.