Enrollment
375
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toledo, OH
Ottawa River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ottawa River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390449001821
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ottawa River Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #17 of 45
- schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 375
- students enrolled
Ottawa River Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ottawa River Elementary School ranks #17 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ottawa River Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ottawa River Elementary School
Ottawa River Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Toledo City spends $18,515 per pupil, 26% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Toledo's public schools, it stands alongside Toledo School for the Arts (750 students): Ottawa River Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15:1).
Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students) and Waite High School (937 students) alongside Ottawa River 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 Ottawa River Elementary School compares
Ottawa River 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Ohio - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$18,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 8.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Ottawa River 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 Toledo City, which includes Ottawa River Elementary School.
$18,515
Per student
+26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 43.7%
Federal 28.8%
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 Ottawa River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waite High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowsher High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup W. Scott High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ottawa River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Toledo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Toledo School for the Arts
Standard public school
750 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Standard public school
607 students 67.4:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Standard public school
515 students 12:1 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 (~375 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ottawa River Elementary School
How many students attend Ottawa River Elementary School?
Ottawa River Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottawa River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottawa River Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher 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 Ottawa River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ottawa River Elementary School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottawa River Elementary School?
Ottawa River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ottawa River Elementary School rank among schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ottawa River Elementary School ranks #17 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Ottawa River Elementary School a good school?
Ottawa River Elementary School earns 37/100 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 Toledo City?
Besides Ottawa River Elementary School, Toledo City also operates Start High School (1,105 students), Waite High School (937 students), and Bowsher High School (772 students). See the Toledo City district page for the complete list.
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