Enrollment
394
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Otis Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Otis Elementary School
Otis Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fremont, Ohio, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fremont's public schools, it stands alongside Lutz Elementary School (393 students): Otis Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 20.7:1).
Fremont City also operates Fremont Ross High School (959 students) and Fremont Middle School (799 students) alongside Otis 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 Otis Elementary School compares
Otis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont City, which includes Otis Elementary School.
$13,282
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 38.3%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Otis Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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