Enrollment
1,001
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Louisville, OH
Louisville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Louisville 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 390498703725
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisville Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Louisville, OH.
School address
District: Louisville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390498703725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisville Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisville Elementary School
Louisville Elementary School is a large elementary school in Louisville, Ohio, enrolling 1,001 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,001 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #106.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 667 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Louisville City spends $11,533 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Louisville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marlboro Elementary (224 students): Louisville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 16:1).
Louisville City also operates Louisville High School (778 students) and Louisville Middle School (625 students) alongside Louisville 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 Louisville Elementary School compares
Louisville 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,533
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 93.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Louisville 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 Louisville City, which includes Louisville Elementary School.
$11,533
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 45.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Louisville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Nimishillen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Louisville
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 (~1,001 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Louisville Elementary School
How many students attend Louisville Elementary School?
Louisville Elementary School has 1,001 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Louisville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisville Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisville Elementary School?
24.2% of students at Louisville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Louisville Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Louisville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisville Elementary School?
Louisville 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 Louisville Elementary School rank among public schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisville Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Louisville, 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 Louisville on the city page.
Is Louisville Elementary School a good school?
Louisville Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Louisville City?
Besides Louisville Elementary School, Louisville City also operates Louisville High School (778 students), Louisville Middle School (625 students), and North Nimishillen Elementary School (364 students). See the Louisville City district page for the complete list.
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