Enrollment
1,011
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · London, OH
London Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for London Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390442504216
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
London Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in London · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
London Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, London Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in London, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+114% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How London Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at London Elementary School
London Elementary School is a large elementary school in London, Ohio, enrolling 1,011 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 114% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,011 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding London City spends $10,903 per pupil, 26% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among London's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison-Plains Intermediate School (269 students): London Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38.9:1 vs 19.2:1).
London City also operates London High School (635 students) and London Middle School (493 students) alongside London 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 London Elementary School compares
London 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 | 38.9:1 | ▲ 114% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,011
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38.9:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$10,903
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 80.9%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, London Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for London City, which includes London Elementary School.
$10,903
Per student
-26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 36.6%
Federal 11.9%
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 London Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| London High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| London Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| London Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to London Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in London
1 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 (~1,011 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about London Elementary School
How many students attend London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has 1,011 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in London, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School is 38.9:1, which is 114% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at London Elementary School?
40.3% of students at London Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of London Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at London Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in London, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 London Elementary School rank among public schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, London Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in London, 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 London on the city page.
Is London Elementary School a good school?
London Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 London City?
Besides London Elementary School, London City also operates London High School (635 students), London Middle School (493 students), and London Preschool (30 students). See the London City district page for the complete list.
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