Enrollment
725
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beavercreek, OH
Main Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Main Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390472402815
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Main Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Beavercreek · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Main Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Main Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Beavercreek, OH.
School address
District: Beavercreek City · Ohio
NCES ID 390472402815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Main Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Main Elementary School
Main Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Beavercreek, Ohio, enrolling 725 students.
At 18.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 725 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #371, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 725 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Beavercreek's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shaw Elementary School (607 students): Main Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Beavercreek City also operates Beavercreek High School (1,640 students) and Jacob Coy Middle School (1,058 students) alongside Main 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 Main Elementary School compares
Main 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,158
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 725 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 80.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Main Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beavercreek City, which includes Main Elementary School.
$13,158
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Main Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacob Coy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trebein Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman K Ankeney Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Hall Freshman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Main Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Beavercreek
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 (~725 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Main Elementary School
How many students attend Main Elementary School?
Main Elementary School has 725 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beavercreek, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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 Main Elementary School?
11.7% of students at Main Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Main Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Main Elementary School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Beavercreek, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Main Elementary School?
Main 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 Main Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Beavercreek?
By Resource Investment Index, Main Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Beavercreek, 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 Beavercreek on the city page.
Is Main Elementary School a good school?
Main 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 Beavercreek City?
Besides Main Elementary School, Beavercreek City also operates Beavercreek High School (1,640 students), Jacob Coy Middle School (1,058 students), and Trebein Elementary School (832 students). See the Beavercreek City district page for the complete list.
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