- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Girard, OH
Prospect Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440601007
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Girard · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospect Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Girard, OH.
School address
District: Girard City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390440601007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Prospect Elementary School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 390440601007 · Girard, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 18.4:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Girard Sr High School (421 students)
Prospect Elementary School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Prospect Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prospect Elementary School
498 students
- Girard Sr High
Girard Sr High School
421 students
- Girard Interme
Girard Intermediate Middle School
349 students
- Girard Junior
Girard Junior High School
221 students
What this shows Prospect Elementary School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Elementary School compares
Prospect Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 172% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 172% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$14,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 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 79.3%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Prospect Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Girard City School District reports $14,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girard Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Girard Intermediate Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Girard Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Girard
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Elementary School
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Girard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prospect Elementary School?
85.8% of students at Prospect Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Elementary School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Girard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Prospect Elementary School rank among public schools in Girard?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Girard, 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 Girard City School District?
Besides Prospect Elementary School, Girard City School District also operates Girard Sr High School (421 students), Girard Intermediate Middle School (349 students), and Girard Junior High School (221 students). See the Girard City School District district page for the complete list.