Enrollment
471
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lynchburg, OH
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390476303584
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lynchburg, OH.
School address
District: Lynchburg-Clay Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390476303584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lynchburg, Ohio, enrolling 471 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Ohio schools and 32% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 741 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lynchburg-Clay Local also operates Lynchburg-Clay High School (278 students) and Lynchburg-Clay Middle School (246 students) alongside Lynchburg-Clay 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 Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School compares
Lynchburg-Clay 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▲ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 94.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Lynchburg-Clay 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 Lynchburg-Clay Local, which includes Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School.
$14,444
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 64.4%
Federal 13.5%
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 Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg-Clay High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynchburg-Clay Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~471 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School
How many students attend Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School?
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lynchburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% lower 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 Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School?
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School rank among public schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg on the city page.
Is Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School a good school?
Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lynchburg-Clay Local?
Besides Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School, Lynchburg-Clay Local also operates Lynchburg-Clay High School (278 students) and Lynchburg-Clay Middle School (246 students). See the Lynchburg-Clay Local district page for the complete list.
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