Enrollment
357
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R C Waters Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at R C Waters Elementary School
R C Waters Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oak Harbor, Ohio, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 635 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #59, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Oak Harbor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak Harbor Middle School (315 students): R C Waters Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 11.3:1).
Benton Carroll Salem Local also operates Oak Harbor High School (669 students) and Oak Harbor Middle School (315 students) alongside R C Waters 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 R C Waters Elementary School compares
R C Waters 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton Carroll Salem Local, which includes R C Waters Elementary School.
$13,683
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 34.7%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~357 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Oak Harbor on the city page.
Is R C Waters Elementary School a good school?
R C Waters Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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