Enrollment
370
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dublin, OH
Olde Sawmill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olde Sawmill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470204230
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olde Sawmill Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 13
- elementary schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Olde Sawmill Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olde Sawmill Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Dublin, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olde Sawmill Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olde Sawmill Elementary School
Olde Sawmill Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dublin, Ohio, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 662 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dublin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eli Pinney Elementary School (585 students): Olde Sawmill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 20.2:1).
Dublin City also operates Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students) and Dublin Coffman High School (1,824 students) alongside Olde Sawmill 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 Olde Sawmill Elementary School compares
Olde Sawmill 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Olde Sawmill 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 Dublin City, which includes Olde Sawmill Elementary School.
$15,777
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 13.0%
Federal 8.0%
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 Olde Sawmill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Jerome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Coffman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dublin Scioto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Depp Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Simpson Davis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olde Sawmill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,824
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Dublin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eli Pinney Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Glacier Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Griffith Thomas Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Scottish Corners Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 18.9:1 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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Olde Sawmill Elementary School
How many students attend Olde Sawmill Elementary School?
Olde Sawmill Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dublin, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olde Sawmill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olde Sawmill Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Olde Sawmill Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Olde Sawmill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olde Sawmill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olde Sawmill Elementary School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Dublin, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olde Sawmill Elementary School?
Olde Sawmill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Olde Sawmill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, Olde Sawmill Elementary School ranks #4 of 13 elementary schools in Dublin, 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 Dublin on the city page.
Is Olde Sawmill Elementary School a good school?
Olde Sawmill Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Dublin City?
Besides Olde Sawmill Elementary School, Dublin City also operates Dublin Jerome High School (2,075 students), Dublin Coffman High School (1,824 students), and Dublin Scioto High School (1,437 students). See the Dublin City district page for the complete list.
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