- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Merwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Merwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390463502527
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merwin Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #16 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Merwin Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merwin Elementary School ranks #16 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: West Clermont Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463502527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Merwin Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 390463502527 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 17.7:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Clermont High School (2,048 students)
Merwin Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Merwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Clermont
West Clermont High School
2,048 students
- West Clermont
West Clermont Middle School
1,704 students
- Amelia Element 671
Amelia Elementary School
671 students
- Willowville El 614
Willowville Elementary School
614 students
- Summerside Ele 612
Summerside Elementary
612 students
- This school 602
Merwin Elementary School
602 students
What this shows Merwin Elementary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merwin Elementary School compares
Merwin 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,422
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Merwin Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Clermont Local reports $12,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Merwin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Clermont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Clermont Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amelia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summerside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merwin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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Madeira Elementary School
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Taylor 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merwin Elementary School
How many students attend Merwin Elementary School?
Merwin Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merwin Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Merwin Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Merwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Merwin Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merwin Elementary School?
Merwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Merwin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Merwin Elementary School ranks #16 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 West Clermont Local?
Besides Merwin Elementary School, West Clermont Local also operates West Clermont High School (2,048 students), West Clermont Middle School (1,704 students), and Amelia Elementary School (671 students). See the West Clermont Local district page for the complete list.