- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paulding, OH
Paulding Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paulding Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390455702285
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paulding Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Paulding · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Paulding Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paulding Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paulding, OH.
School address
District: Paulding Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455702285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Paulding Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390455702285 · Paulding, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Paulding High School (322 students)
Paulding Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Paulding Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Paulding Elementary School
442 students
- Paulding High
Paulding High School
322 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
291 students
- Paulding Middl
Paulding Middle School
251 students
What this shows Paulding Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paulding Elementary School compares
Paulding Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$14,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Paulding Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paulding Exempted Village reports $14,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paulding Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulding High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paulding Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paulding Elementary School
How many students attend Paulding Elementary School?
Paulding Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paulding, OH. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paulding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paulding Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paulding Elementary School?
43.5% of students at Paulding Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paulding Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paulding Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Paulding, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paulding Elementary School?
Paulding 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 Paulding Elementary School rank among public schools in Paulding?
By Resource Investment Index, Paulding Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paulding, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Paulding Exempted Village?
Besides Paulding Elementary School, Paulding Exempted Village also operates Paulding High School (322 students), Oakwood Elementary School (291 students), and Paulding Middle School (251 students). See the Paulding Exempted Village district page for the complete list.