Enrollment
617
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loveland, OH
Loveland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Loveland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390442700327
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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
Loveland Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Loveland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Loveland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loveland Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loveland Elementary School
Loveland Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Loveland, Ohio, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 539 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 617 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Loveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Loveland Intermediate School (643 students): Loveland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 23:1).
Loveland City also operates Loveland High School (1,203 students) and Loveland Intermediate School (643 students) alongside Loveland 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 Loveland Elementary School compares
Loveland 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 61% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,976
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 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.6%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Loveland 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 Loveland City, which includes Loveland Elementary School.
$12,976
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 27.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 Loveland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loveland Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loveland Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loveland Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loveland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Loveland
3 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 (~617 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Loveland Elementary School
How many students attend Loveland Elementary School?
Loveland Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loveland Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loveland Elementary School?
12.3% of students at Loveland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loveland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Loveland Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Loveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loveland Elementary School?
Loveland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Loveland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Loveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Loveland on the city page.
Is Loveland Elementary School a good school?
Loveland Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Loveland City?
Besides Loveland Elementary School, Loveland City also operates Loveland High School (1,203 students), Loveland Intermediate School (643 students), and Loveland Middle School (624 students). See the Loveland City district page for the complete list.
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