Enrollment
130
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445803541
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #12 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School ranks #12 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 130 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Ohio average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Ohio schools, with 130 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 14.8:1).
Oakwood City also operates Oakwood High School (656 students) and Smith Elementary School (494 students) alongside Julian & Marjorie Lange School 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 Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School compares
Julian & Marjorie Lange School 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 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 84.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakwood City, which includes Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School.
$14,569
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.7%
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 Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~130 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
How many students attend Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School?
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School has 130 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School?
2.3% of students at Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School?
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School ranks #12 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School a good school?
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School earns 40/100 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 Oakwood City?
Besides Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School, Oakwood City also operates Oakwood High School (656 students), Smith Elementary School (494 students), and Harman Elementary School (403 students). See the Oakwood City district page for the complete list.
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