Enrollment
1,104
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powers Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powers Elementary School
Powers Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Amherst, Ohio, enrolling 1,104 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,104 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1104 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Amherst Exempted Village spends $11,169 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Amherst Exempted Village also operates Marion L Steele High School (1,014 students) and Amherst Junior High School (859 students) alongside Powers 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 Powers Elementary School compares
Powers 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amherst Exempted Village, which includes Powers Elementary School.
$11,169
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 37.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,104 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Amherst on the city page.
Is Powers Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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