Enrollment
327
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, OH
Mines Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mines Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390501603859
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mines Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mines Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mines Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Warren, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mines Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mines Elementary School
Mines Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Warren, Ohio, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 572 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #349.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 991 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Howland Middle School (699 students): Mines Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 14:1).
Howland Local also operates Howland Middle School (699 students) and Howland High School (696 students) alongside Mines 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 Mines Elementary School compares
Mines 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,873
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 81.0%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Mines Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howland Local, which includes Mines Elementary School.
$13,873
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 24.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 Mines Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howland Glen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howland Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mines Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Howland Middle School
Standard public school
699 students 14:1 students per teacher
Champion Central Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Steam Academy of Warren
Standard public school
366 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Champion Middle School
Standard public school
366 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Howland Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Warren
Standard public school
118 students 14.8:1 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 (~327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mines Elementary School
How many students attend Mines Elementary School?
Mines Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mines Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mines Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower 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 Mines Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Mines Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mines Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mines Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Warren, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mines Elementary School?
Mines Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mines Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Mines Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
Is Mines Elementary School a good school?
Mines Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Howland Local?
Besides Mines Elementary School, Howland Local also operates Howland Middle School (699 students), Howland High School (696 students), and Howland Glen Elementary School (344 students). See the Howland Local district page for the complete list.
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