- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Harbor, OH
R C Waters Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R C Waters Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390489203454
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R C Waters Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Oak Harbor · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
R C Waters Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R C Waters Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oak Harbor, OH.
School address
District: Benton Carroll Salem Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390489203454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
R C Waters Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390489203454 · Oak Harbor, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 18.8:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Harbor High School (669 students)
R C Waters Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
R C Waters Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Harbor Hig
Oak Harbor High School
669 students
- This school
R C Waters Elementary School
357 students
- Oak Harbor Mid
Oak Harbor Middle School
315 students
What this shows R C Waters Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How R C Waters Elementary School compares
R C Waters 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$14,854
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, R C Waters Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton Carroll Salem Local reports $14,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R C Waters Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Harbor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R C Waters Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Harbor
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about R C Waters Elementary School
How many students attend R C Waters Elementary School?
R C Waters Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Harbor, OH. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R C Waters Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R C Waters Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R C Waters Elementary School?
25.4% of students at R C Waters Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R C Waters Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R C Waters Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Oak Harbor, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R C Waters Elementary School?
R C Waters Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R C Waters Elementary School rank among public schools in Oak Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, R C Waters Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Oak Harbor, 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 Benton Carroll Salem Local?
Besides R C Waters Elementary School, Benton Carroll Salem Local also operates Oak Harbor High School (669 students) and Oak Harbor Middle School (315 students). See the Benton Carroll Salem Local district page for the complete list.