- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, OH
Otis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Otis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390440100977
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otis Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 394
- students enrolled
Otis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otis Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fremont, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Otis Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 390440100977 · Fremont, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 19.7:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Fremont Ross High School (959 students)
Otis Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Otis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fremont Ross H
Fremont Ross High School
959 students
- Fremont Middle
Fremont Middle School
799 students
- This school
Otis Elementary School
394 students
- Lutz Elementar
Lutz Elementary School
393 students
- Croghan Elemen
Croghan Elementary School
384 students
- Atkinson Eleme 318
Atkinson Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Otis Elementary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otis Elementary School compares
Otis Elementary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$13,945
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Otis Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont City reports $13,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Ross High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lutz Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Croghan Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Fremont
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lutz Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Croghan Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Atkinson Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Technology Center
Vocational / career-technical school
111 students 6.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Otis Elementary School
How many students attend Otis Elementary School?
Otis Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, OH. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otis Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Otis Elementary School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Fremont, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otis Elementary School?
Otis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Otis Elementary School rank among schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Otis Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Fremont, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont City?
Besides Otis Elementary School, Fremont City also operates Fremont Ross High School (959 students), Fremont Middle School (799 students), and Lutz Elementary School (393 students). See the Fremont City district page for the complete list.