Enrollment
602
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Merwin Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Merwin Elementary School
Merwin Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 602 students.
At 17.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 702 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #228.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cincinnati's elementary schools, it stands alongside Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc (1,017 students): Merwin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 30.8:1).
West Clermont Local also operates West Clermont High School (2,048 students) and West Clermont Middle School (1,704 students) alongside Merwin 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 Merwin Elementary School compares
Merwin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,132
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Clermont Local, which includes Merwin Elementary School.
$12,132
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 31.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Standard public school
1,017 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
Standard public school
996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
Standard public school
867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Struble Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Standard public school
759 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~602 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Merwin Elementary School a good school?
Merwin Elementary School earns 42/100 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 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.
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