Enrollment
442
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paulding Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paulding Elementary School
Paulding Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Paulding, Ohio, enrolling 442 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 554 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Paulding Exempted Village also operates Paulding High School (322 students) and Oakwood Elementary School (291 students) alongside Paulding 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 Paulding Elementary School compares
Paulding 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,000
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding Exempted Village, which includes Paulding Elementary School.
$15,000
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 42.7%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~442 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Paulding on the city page.
Is Paulding Elementary School a good school?
Paulding Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of 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 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.
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