Enrollment
339
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Liverpool, OH
Lacroft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lacroft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439100873
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacroft Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in East Liverpool · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 339
- students enrolled
Lacroft Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lacroft Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in East Liverpool, OH.
School address
District: East Liverpool City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439100873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lacroft Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lacroft Elementary School
Lacroft Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Liverpool, Ohio, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among East Liverpool's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beaver Local Middle School (558 students): Lacroft Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 25.4:1).
East Liverpool City also operates East Liverpool High School (578 students) and North Elementary School (396 students) alongside Lacroft 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 Lacroft Elementary School compares
Lacroft 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$15,113
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 77.3%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Lacroft Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Liverpool City, which includes Lacroft Elementary School.
$15,113
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.7%
State 63.3%
Federal 19.1%
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 Lacroft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Liverpool Junior High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Preschool at Westgate Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacroft Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in East Liverpool
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Beaver Local Middle School
Standard public school
558 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
North Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
East Liverpool Junior High
Standard public school
296 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Westgate Middle School
Standard public school
285 students 15:1 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 (~339 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lacroft Elementary School
How many students attend Lacroft Elementary School?
Lacroft Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Liverpool, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacroft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacroft Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacroft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lacroft Elementary School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in East Liverpool, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacroft Elementary School?
Lacroft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Lacroft Elementary School rank among elementary schools in East Liverpool?
By Resource Investment Index, Lacroft Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in East Liverpool, 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 East Liverpool on the city page.
Is Lacroft Elementary School a good school?
Lacroft Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% 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 East Liverpool City?
Besides Lacroft Elementary School, East Liverpool City also operates East Liverpool High School (578 students), North Elementary School (396 students), and East Liverpool Junior High (296 students). See the East Liverpool City district page for the complete list.
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