Enrollment
192
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ontario Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ontario Primary School
Ontario Primary School is a small elementary school in Ashtabula, Ohio, enrolling 192 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashtabula's elementary schools, it stands alongside Erie Intermediate School (399 students): Ontario Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 19:1).
Ashtabula Area City also operates Lakeside High School (810 students) and Erie Intermediate School (399 students) alongside Ontario Primary 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 Ontario Primary School compares
Ontario Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,232
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashtabula Area City, which includes Ontario Primary School.
$15,232
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 24.8%
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 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
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~192 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ontario Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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