- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Mercer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mercer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390473402847
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #13 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Elementary School ranks #13 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Forest Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473402847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mercer Elementary School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390473402847 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 18:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,166 students)
Mercer Elementary School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mercer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,166 students
- Nagel Middle S
Nagel Middle School
1,087 students
- Turpin High Sc
Turpin High School
991 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
689 students
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary School
635 students
- This school
Mercer Elementary School
611 students
What this shows Mercer Elementary School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer Elementary School compares
Mercer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Mercer Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Hills Local reports $13,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nagel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turpin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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Madeira Elementary School
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Taylor Elementary School
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Struble Elementary School
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Pleasant Run Elementary School
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer Elementary School
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School is 18:1, 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 Mercer Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Mercer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mercer Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mercer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Elementary School ranks #13 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Local?
Besides Mercer Elementary School, Forest Hills Local also operates Anderson High School (1,166 students), Nagel Middle School (1,087 students), and Turpin High School (991 students). See the Forest Hills Local district page for the complete list.