Enrollment
314
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Locust Corner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Locust Corner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390455500792
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Corner Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #19 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Corner Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Corner Elementary School ranks #19 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: New Richmond Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455500792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Locust Corner Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Locust Corner Elementary School
Locust Corner Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 540 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #373.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Locust Corner Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 18:1).
New Richmond Exempted Village also operates New Richmond High School (569 students) and Monroe Elementary School (554 students) alongside Locust Corner 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 Locust Corner Elementary School compares
Locust Corner 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$14,689
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Locust Corner 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 New Richmond Exempted Village, which includes Locust Corner Elementary School.
$14,689
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 41.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Locust Corner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Richmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Richmond Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Corner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Locust Corner Elementary School
How many students attend Locust Corner Elementary School?
Locust Corner Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Corner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Corner Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher 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 Locust Corner Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Locust Corner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Corner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Locust Corner Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Corner Elementary School?
Locust Corner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Locust Corner Elementary School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Corner Elementary School ranks #19 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Locust Corner Elementary School a good school?
Locust Corner Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 New Richmond Exempted Village?
Besides Locust Corner Elementary School, New Richmond Exempted Village also operates New Richmond High School (569 students), Monroe Elementary School (554 students), and New Richmond Middle School (441 students). See the New Richmond Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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