- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leipsic, OH
Leipsic Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leipsic Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390493503567
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leipsic Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 290
- students enrolled
Leipsic Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Leipsic Elementary School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 390493503567 · Leipsic, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.1:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Leipsic High School (396 students)
Leipsic Elementary School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Leipsic Elementary School compares
Leipsic Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Leipsic Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leipsic Local reports $12,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leipsic Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leipsic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leipsic Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leipsic Elementary School
How many students attend Leipsic Elementary School?
Leipsic Elementary School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leipsic, OH. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leipsic Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leipsic Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% lower 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 Leipsic Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Leipsic Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leipsic Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leipsic Elementary School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Leipsic, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leipsic Elementary School?
Leipsic Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Leipsic Local?
Besides Leipsic Elementary School, Leipsic Local also operates Leipsic High School (396 students). See the Leipsic Local district page for the complete list.