- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amherst, OH
Powers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Powers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390451902117
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powers Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Powers Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powers Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amherst, OH.
School address
District: Amherst Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390451902117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Powers Elementary School held near 1,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 390451902117 · Amherst, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,104 enr · 20.8:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion L Steele High School (1,014 students)
Powers Elementary School held near 1,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Powers Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Powers Elementary School
1,104 students
- Marion L Steel
Marion L Steele High School
1,014 students
- Amherst Junior
Amherst Junior High School
859 students
- Walter G. Nord
Walter G. Nord Middle School
556 students
What this shows Powers Elementary School reports 1,104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powers Elementary School compares
Powers 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,104
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.8:1
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
20.2%
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
$11,818
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 1104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Powers Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amherst Exempted Village reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion L Steele High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amherst Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter G. Nord Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powers Elementary School
How many students attend Powers Elementary School?
Powers Elementary School has 1,104 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amherst, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,123 (2022-23) → 1,140 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powers Elementary School is 20.8:1, 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 Powers Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Powers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Powers Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Amherst, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powers Elementary School?
Powers Elementary School 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 Powers Elementary School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Powers Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Amherst, 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 Amherst Exempted Village?
Besides Powers Elementary School, Amherst Exempted Village also operates Marion L Steele High School (1,014 students), Amherst Junior High School (859 students), and Walter G. Nord Middle School (556 students). See the Amherst Exempted Village district page for the complete list.