Enrollment
887
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morrow, OH
Little Miami Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Little Miami Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390504403548
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Miami Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Morrow · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Miami Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Miami Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Morrow, OH.
School address
District: Little Miami Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390504403548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Miami Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Miami Elementary School
Little Miami Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Morrow, Ohio, enrolling 887 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 887 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 423 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #181.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 887 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Little Miami Local spends $11,394 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Little Miami Local also operates Little Miami High School (1,603 students) and Little Miami Middle School (1,304 students) alongside Little Miami 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 Little Miami Elementary School compares
Little Miami 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 51% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,394
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 887 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 82.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Little Miami 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 Little Miami Local, which includes Little Miami Elementary School.
$11,394
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 26.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 Little Miami Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Miami High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Miami Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Miami Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Miami Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Miami Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,603
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~887 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Little Miami Elementary School
How many students attend Little Miami Elementary School?
Little Miami Elementary School has 887 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morrow, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Miami Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Miami Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Miami Elementary School?
15.6% of students at Little Miami Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Miami Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Little Miami Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Morrow, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Miami Elementary School?
Little Miami Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Little Miami Elementary School rank among public schools in Morrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Miami Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Morrow, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morrow on the city page.
Is Little Miami Elementary School a good school?
Little Miami Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Little Miami Local?
Besides Little Miami Elementary School, Little Miami Local also operates Little Miami High School (1,603 students), Little Miami Middle School (1,304 students), and Little Miami Early Childhood Center (941 students). See the Little Miami Local district page for the complete list.
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