- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, OH
Medill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Medill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442001133
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Medill Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Medill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Medill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442001133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Medill Elementary School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 390442001133 · Lancaster, OH Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 22.1:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,995 students)
Medill Elementary School shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Medill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,995 students
- General Sherma 693
General Sherman Junior High School
693 students
- Thomas Ewing J 643
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
643 students
- Tarhe Trails E 611
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
611 students
- This school 530
Medill Elementary School
530 students
- Gorsuch West E 530
Gorsuch West Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Medill Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Medill Elementary School compares
Medill Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 43% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$14,319
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Medill Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster City reports $14,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Medill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Sherman Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ewing Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarhe Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorsuch West Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Medill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Medill Elementary School
How many students attend Medill Elementary School?
Medill Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Medill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Medill Elementary School is 22.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Medill Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Medill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Medill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Medill Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Medill Elementary School?
Medill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Medill Elementary School rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Medill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lancaster, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster City?
Besides Medill Elementary School, Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students), General Sherman Junior High School (693 students), and Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students). See the Lancaster City district page for the complete list.