- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portsmouth, OH
Portsmouth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Portsmouth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391002703706
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portsmouth Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 791
- students enrolled
Portsmouth Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portsmouth Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Portsmouth, OH.
School address
District: Portsmouth City · Ohio
NCES ID 391002703706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Portsmouth Elementary shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 761 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 391002703706 · Portsmouth, OH Other · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School (636 students)
Portsmouth Elementary shrank from 805 students in 2022-23 to 761 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Portsmouth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Portsmouth Elementary
791 students
- Portsmouth Jun
Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School
636 students
- East Portsmout 134
East Portsmouth Elementary
134 students
What this shows Portsmouth Elementary reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Portsmouth Elementary compares
Portsmouth Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$18,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Portsmouth Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portsmouth City reports $18,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Portsmouth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Portsmouth Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portsmouth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Portsmouth
3 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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth Elementary
How many students attend Portsmouth Elementary?
Portsmouth Elementary has 791 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portsmouth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower 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 Portsmouth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Portsmouth Elementary is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portsmouth Elementary?
Portsmouth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Portsmouth Elementary rank among schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Portsmouth Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Portsmouth, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Portsmouth City?
Besides Portsmouth Elementary, Portsmouth City also operates Portsmouth Junior High School/Portsmouth High School (636 students) and East Portsmouth Elementary (134 students). See the Portsmouth City district page for the complete list.