Enrollment
333
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390475902924
Patrick Henry Elementary School — Hamler, OH
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Patrick Henry Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Patrick Henry Elementary School reports 333 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 333 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Patrick Henry Local spends $17,253 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.5% from local sources (property taxes), 32.9% from the state, and 9.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patrick Henry Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 38% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,253
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 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
Enrollment 333 Top 38% in Ohio — larger than 62% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390475902924
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 333:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Patrick Henry Local, which includes Patrick Henry Elementary School.
$17,253
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 32.9%
Federal 9.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry Elementary School
How many students attend Patrick Henry Elementary School?
Patrick Henry Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Hamler, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry Elementary School is White at 87.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hamler, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry Elementary School?
Patrick Henry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.