- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashtabula, OH
Ontario Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Ontario Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390435100088
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ontario Primary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Ashtabula · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 192
- students enrolled
Ontario Primary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ontario Primary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ashtabula, OH.
School address
District: Ashtabula Area City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435100088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ontario Primary School grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 390435100088 · Ashtabula, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (810 students)
Ontario Primary School grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ontario Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
810 students
- Erie Intermedi
Erie Intermediate School
399 students
- Lakeside Junio
Lakeside Junior High School
398 students
- Superior Inter
Superior Intermediate School
369 students
- Michigan Prima
Michigan Primary School
353 students
- This school 192
Ontario Primary School
192 students
What this shows Ontario Primary School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ontario Primary School compares
Ontario Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$16,337
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Two or More 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 7.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Ontario Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Ashtabula Area City reports $16,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ontario Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erie Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Superior Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michigan Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ontario Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashtabula
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Erie Intermediate School
Standard public school
399 students 19:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Superior Intermediate School
Standard public school
369 students 16:1 students per teacher
Huron Primary School
Standard public school
114 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ontario Primary School
How many students attend Ontario Primary School?
Ontario Primary School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashtabula, OH. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ontario Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ontario Primary School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ontario Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Ontario Primary School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Ashtabula, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ontario Primary School?
Ontario Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ontario Primary School rank among elementary schools in Ashtabula?
By Resource Investment Index, Ontario Primary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ashtabula, 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 Ashtabula on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashtabula Area City?
Besides Ontario Primary School, Ashtabula Area City also operates Lakeside High School (810 students), Erie Intermediate School (399 students), and Lakeside Junior High School (398 students). See the Ashtabula Area City district page for the complete list.