Enrollment
495
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Normandy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Normandy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437300273
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Normandy Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #15 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Normandy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Normandy Elementary School ranks #15 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Normandy Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Normandy Elementary School
Normandy Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 24% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 495 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.
Among 735 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #574, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Normandy Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students) and Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students) alongside Normandy 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 Normandy Elementary School compares
Normandy 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 34% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 50.1%
Asian 20.2%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Normandy Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville City, which includes Normandy Elementary School.
$14,727
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 18.3%
Federal 8.3%
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 Normandy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hadley E Watts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village South | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magsig Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tower Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Normandy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 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 (~495 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Normandy Elementary School
How many students attend Normandy Elementary School?
Normandy Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Normandy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Normandy Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Normandy Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Normandy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Normandy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Normandy Elementary School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Normandy Elementary School?
Normandy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Normandy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Normandy Elementary School ranks #15 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
Is Normandy Elementary School a good school?
Normandy Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Centerville City?
Besides Normandy Elementary School, Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students), Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students), and Centerville Primary Village South (679 students). See the Centerville City district page for the complete list.
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