Enrollment
196
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390456602325
Katherine Thomas Elementary School — Windham, OH
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Thomas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Windham Exempted Village · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Katherine Thomas Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Katherine Thomas Elementary School reports 196 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 196 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Windham Exempted Village spends $19,719 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.8% from local sources (property taxes), 58.7% from the state, and 22.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Katherine Thomas Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,719
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 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
Enrollment 196 Top 16% in Ohio — larger than 84% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390456602325
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 196:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windham Exempted Village, which includes Katherine Thomas Elementary School.
$19,719
Per student
+17%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 58.7%
Federal 22.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Katherine Thomas Elementary School
How many students attend Katherine Thomas Elementary School?
Katherine Thomas Elementary School has 196 students enrolled. It is a other school in Windham, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Thomas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Thomas Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Thomas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Thomas Elementary School is White at 75.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Windham, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Thomas Elementary School?
Katherine Thomas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.