Enrollment
383
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, OH
Perrin Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perrin Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448101696
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perrin Woods Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 383
- students enrolled
Perrin Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perrin Woods Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Springfield City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448101696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perrin Woods Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perrin Woods Elementary School
Perrin Woods Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 383 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.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Springfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northridge Elementary School (984 students): Perrin Woods Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 46.9:1).
Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students) and Kenton Elementary School (485 students) alongside Perrin Woods 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 Perrin Woods Elementary School compares
Perrin Woods 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$15,354
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 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
African American 56.9%
White 14.4%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Perrin Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield City School District, which includes Perrin Woods Elementary School.
$15,354
Per student
+5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 56.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 Perrin Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perrin Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Springfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
984 students 46.9:1 students per teacher
Kenton Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Fulton Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Snowhill Elementary School
Standard public school
420 students 15:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Perrin Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Perrin Woods Elementary School?
Perrin Woods Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perrin Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perrin Woods Elementary School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perrin Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perrin Woods Elementary School is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perrin Woods Elementary School?
Perrin Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Perrin Woods Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Perrin Woods Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Perrin Woods Elementary School a good school?
Perrin Woods Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more 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 Springfield City School District?
Besides Perrin Woods Elementary School, Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students), Kenton Elementary School (485 students), and Fulton Elementary School (444 students). See the Springfield City School District district page for the complete list.
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