- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wadsworth, OH
Overlook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Overlook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391002901895
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overlook Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Wadsworth · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Overlook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Wadsworth, OH.
School address
District: Wadsworth City · Ohio
NCES ID 391002901895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Overlook Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 391002901895 · Wadsworth, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 19.5:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wadsworth High School (1,540 students)
Overlook Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Overlook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wadsworth High
Wadsworth High School
1,540 students
- Wadsworth Midd 606
Wadsworth Middle School
606 students
- Central Interm 606
Central Intermediate School
606 students
- This school 390
Overlook Elementary School
390 students
- Isham Memorial 342
Isham Memorial Elementary School
342 students
- Valley View El 319
Valley View Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Overlook Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overlook Elementary School compares
Overlook 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 50% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,131
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Overlook Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wadsworth City reports $13,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overlook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wadsworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isham Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overlook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Wadsworth
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overlook Elementary School
How many students attend Overlook Elementary School?
Overlook Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wadsworth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overlook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Overlook Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overlook Elementary School?
15.9% of students at Overlook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overlook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Overlook Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Wadsworth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overlook Elementary School?
Overlook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Overlook Elementary School rank among public schools in Wadsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Overlook Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Wadsworth, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wadsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Wadsworth City?
Besides Overlook Elementary School, Wadsworth City also operates Wadsworth High School (1,540 students), Wadsworth Middle School (606 students), and Central Intermediate School (606 students). See the Wadsworth City district page for the complete list.