Enrollment
346
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tiffin, OH
Krout 2-3 Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Krout 2-3 Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448901764
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Krout 2-3 Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Tiffin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Krout 2-3 Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Krout 2-3 Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Tiffin, OH.
School address
District: Tiffin City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448901764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Krout 2-3 Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Krout 2-3 Elementary
Krout 2-3 Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Tiffin, Ohio, enrolling 346 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 589 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #140.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tiffin City Schools spends $11,424 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tiffin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington K-1 Elementary School (320 students): Krout 2-3 Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 14.5:1).
Tiffin City Schools also operates Columbian High School (786 students) and Tiffin Middle School (534 students) alongside Krout 2-3 Elementary.
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 Krout 2-3 Elementary compares
Krout 2-3 Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$11,424
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 79.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Krout 2-3 Elementary is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tiffin City Schools, which includes Krout 2-3 Elementary.
$11,424
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 11.1%
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 Krout 2-3 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiffin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington K-1 Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noble 4-5 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tornado Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Krout 2-3 Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Tiffin
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington K-1 Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Noble 4-5 Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Bridges Community Academy Dba Bridges Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
102 students 12.8:1 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 (~346 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Krout 2-3 Elementary
How many students attend Krout 2-3 Elementary?
Krout 2-3 Elementary has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tiffin, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Krout 2-3 Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Krout 2-3 Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Krout 2-3 Elementary?
37.9% of students at Krout 2-3 Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Krout 2-3 Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Krout 2-3 Elementary is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Tiffin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Krout 2-3 Elementary?
Krout 2-3 Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Krout 2-3 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tiffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Krout 2-3 Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Tiffin, 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 Tiffin on the city page.
Is Krout 2-3 Elementary a good school?
Krout 2-3 Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Tiffin City Schools?
Besides Krout 2-3 Elementary, Tiffin City Schools also operates Columbian High School (786 students), Tiffin Middle School (534 students), and Washington K-1 Elementary School (320 students). See the Tiffin City Schools district page for the complete list.
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