Enrollment
530
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Medill Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Medill Elementary School
Medill Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lancaster, Ohio, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 530 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 509 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #418, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lancaster's public schools, it stands alongside Early Childhood Center 1 (86 students): Medill Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 12.3:1).
Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students) and General Sherman Junior High School (693 students) alongside Medill 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 Medill Elementary School compares
Medill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,399
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster City, which includes Medill Elementary School.
$13,399
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 35.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~530 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Medill Elementary School a good school?
Medill Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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