- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plain City, OH
Plain City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plain City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390482603180
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plain City Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Plain City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Plain City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plain City Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Plain City, OH.
School address
District: Jonathan Alder Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390482603180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Plain City Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390482603180 · Plain City, OH Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 20.7:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Alder High School (729 students)
Plain City Elementary School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Plain City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Alder
Jonathan Alder High School
729 students
- This school
Plain City Elementary School
704 students
- Jonathan Alder
Jonathan Alder Junior High
382 students
- Canaan Middle
Canaan Middle School
354 students
- Monroe Element 243
Monroe Elementary School
243 students
What this shows Plain City Elementary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plain City Elementary School compares
Plain City 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 58% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 704 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.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Plain City Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jonathan Alder Local reports $11,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plain City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Alder High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jonathan Alder Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canaan Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plain City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Plain City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plain City Elementary School
How many students attend Plain City Elementary School?
Plain City Elementary School has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plain City, OH. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plain City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plain City Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plain City Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Plain City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plain City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plain City Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Plain City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plain City Elementary School?
Plain City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Plain City Elementary School rank among public schools in Plain City?
By Resource Investment Index, Plain City Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Plain City, 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 Plain City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jonathan Alder Local?
Besides Plain City Elementary School, Jonathan Alder Local also operates Jonathan Alder High School (729 students), Jonathan Alder Junior High (382 students), and Canaan Middle School (354 students). See the Jonathan Alder Local district page for the complete list.