Enrollment
508
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, OH
Kramer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kramer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390461502454
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kramer Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kramer Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kramer Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Oxford, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kramer Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kramer Elementary School
Kramer Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oxford, Ohio, enrolling 508 students.
At 18.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 773 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #591, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oxford's public schools, it stands alongside Bogan Elementary (451 students): Kramer Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 21.5:1).
Talawanda City also operates Talawanda High School (889 students) and Talawanda Middle School (679 students) alongside Kramer 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 Kramer Elementary School compares
Kramer 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,416
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.8 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 82.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Kramer 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 Talawanda City, which includes Kramer Elementary School.
$13,416
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 23.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 Kramer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talawanda High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talawanda Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bogan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maude Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kramer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Oxford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kramer Elementary School
How many students attend Kramer Elementary School?
Kramer Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kramer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kramer Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Kramer Elementary School?
29.1% of students at Kramer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kramer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kramer Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Oxford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kramer Elementary School?
Kramer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kramer Elementary School rank among schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Kramer Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Oxford, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is Kramer Elementary School a good school?
Kramer Elementary School earns 33/100 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 Talawanda City?
Besides Kramer Elementary School, Talawanda City also operates Talawanda High School (889 students), Talawanda Middle School (679 students), and Bogan Elementary (451 students). See the Talawanda City district page for the complete list.
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