Enrollment
192
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, OH
League Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for League Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445601454
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
League Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
League Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, League Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Norwalk, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How League Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at League Elementary School
League Elementary School is a small elementary school in Norwalk, Ohio, enrolling 192 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 51% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Norwalk's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Elementary School (395 students): League Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.4:1 vs 20.8:1).
Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students) and Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students) alongside League 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 League Elementary School compares
League 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 51% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▲ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,566
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, League Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk City, which includes League Elementary School.
$12,566
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.1%
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 League Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maplehurst Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwalk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to League Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~192 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about League Elementary School
How many students attend League Elementary School?
League Elementary School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at League Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at League Elementary School is 27.4:1, which is 51% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at League Elementary School?
33.2% of students at League Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of League Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at League Elementary School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Norwalk, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for League Elementary School?
League Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 League Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, League Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
Is League Elementary School a good school?
League Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Norwalk City?
Besides League Elementary School, Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students), Maplehurst Elementary School (460 students), and Pleasant Elementary School (395 students). See the Norwalk City district page for the complete list.
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