Enrollment
371
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bainbridge, OH
Paint Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paint Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390495103618
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paint Valley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bainbridge · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Paint Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paint Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bainbridge, OH.
School address
District: Paint Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390495103618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paint Valley Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paint Valley Elementary
Paint Valley Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bainbridge, Ohio, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 71.7% of students qualify for free meals, 127% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 371 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.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bainbridge's public schools, it stands alongside Rainsboro Elementary School (221 students): Paint Valley Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 14.7:1).
Paint Valley Local also operates Paint Valley High School (184 students) and Paint Valley Middle School (166 students) alongside Paint Valley Elementary.
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 Paint Valley Elementary compares
Paint Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 127% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 127% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,212
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 95.4%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Paint Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paint Valley Local, which includes Paint Valley Elementary.
$15,212
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 64.4%
Federal 14.1%
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 Paint Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Valley High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paint Valley Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paint Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Bainbridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paint Valley Elementary
How many students attend Paint Valley Elementary?
Paint Valley Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bainbridge, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paint Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paint Valley Elementary 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 Paint Valley Elementary?
71.7% of students at Paint Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paint Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paint Valley Elementary is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Bainbridge, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paint Valley Elementary?
Paint Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Paint Valley Elementary rank among public schools in Bainbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Paint Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge on the city page.
Is Paint Valley Elementary a good school?
Paint Valley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. It is also less 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 Paint Valley Local?
Besides Paint Valley Elementary, Paint Valley Local also operates Paint Valley High School (184 students) and Paint Valley Middle School (166 students). See the Paint Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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