Enrollment
532
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, OH
Reagan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reagan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390435000081
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reagan Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Reagan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ashland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reagan Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reagan Elementary School
Reagan Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ashland, Ohio, enrolling 532 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 39% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 776 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #714, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1064 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ashland City spends $11,514 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's public schools, it stands alongside Ashland-W Holmes Career Center (440 students): Reagan Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 12.2:1).
Ashland City also operates Ashland High School (910 students) and Ashland Middle School (694 students) alongside Reagan 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 Reagan Elementary School compares
Reagan 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$11,514
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 92.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Reagan 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 Ashland City, which includes Reagan Elementary School.
$11,514
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 34.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 Reagan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reagan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Ashland
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ashland-W Holmes Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
440 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Mapleton Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Crestview Elementary School
Standard public school
356 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ashland County Community Academy
Standard public school
61 students 6.1:1 students per teacher
Mapleton Virtual Academy
Standard public school
22 students
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 (~532 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Reagan Elementary School
How many students attend Reagan Elementary School?
Reagan Elementary School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reagan Elementary School is 25.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reagan Elementary School?
23.8% of students at Reagan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reagan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reagan Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Ashland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reagan Elementary School?
Reagan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Reagan Elementary School rank among schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ashland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ashland on the city page.
Is Reagan Elementary School a good school?
Reagan Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. 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 Ashland City?
Besides Reagan Elementary School, Ashland City also operates Ashland High School (910 students), Ashland Middle School (694 students), and Taft Intermediate School (460 students). See the Ashland City district page for the complete list.
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