- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Montgomery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448601740
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Elementary School ranks #7 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Sycamore Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448601740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Montgomery Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390448601740 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 20.2:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore High School (1,678 students)
Montgomery Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sycamore High
Sycamore High School
1,678 students
- Edwin H Greene
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
996 students
- Sycamore Junio
Sycamore Junior High School
921 students
- Symmes Element 656
Symmes Elementary School
656 students
- Blue Ash Eleme 650
Blue Ash Elementary
650 students
- This school 566
Montgomery Elementary School
566 students
What this shows Montgomery Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Elementary School compares
Montgomery 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 88% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Asian 20.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Montgomery Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sycamore Community City reports $16,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Symmes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ash Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
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996 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Madeira Elementary School
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867 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Elementary School
How many students attend Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Elementary School?
3.9% of students at Montgomery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Elementary School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Montgomery Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Elementary School ranks #7 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 Sycamore Community City?
Besides Montgomery Elementary School, Sycamore Community City also operates Sycamore High School (1,678 students), Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School (996 students), and Sycamore Junior High School (921 students). See the Sycamore Community City district page for the complete list.