Enrollment
672
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, OH
Miami Whitewater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Whitewater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390473802880
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Whitewater Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Whitewater Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Whitewater Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Harrison, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473802880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miami Whitewater Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miami Whitewater Elementary School
Miami Whitewater Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harrison, Ohio, enrolling 672 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 606 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #352.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 672 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Southwest Local spends $11,090 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Harrison's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crosby Elementary School (807 students): Miami Whitewater Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.4:1 vs 31:1).
Southwest Local also operates William Henry Harrison High School (1,122 students) and Harrison Middle School (1,069 students) alongside Miami Whitewater 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 Miami Whitewater Elementary School compares
Miami Whitewater 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▲ 6% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,090
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Miami Whitewater 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 Southwest Local, which includes Miami Whitewater Elementary School.
$11,090
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 33.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 Miami Whitewater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crosby Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Whitewater Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrison
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~672 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Miami Whitewater Elementary School
How many students attend Miami Whitewater Elementary School?
Miami Whitewater Elementary School has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Whitewater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Whitewater Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Whitewater Elementary School?
33.4% of students at Miami Whitewater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Whitewater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Whitewater Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Harrison, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Whitewater Elementary School?
Miami Whitewater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miami Whitewater Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Whitewater Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison on the city page.
Is Miami Whitewater Elementary School a good school?
Miami Whitewater Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Southwest Local?
Besides Miami Whitewater Elementary School, Southwest Local also operates William Henry Harrison High School (1,122 students), Harrison Middle School (1,069 students), and Crosby Elementary School (807 students). See the Southwest Local district page for the complete list.
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