Enrollment
359
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rittman, OH
Rittman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rittman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002802294
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rittman Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rittman · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rittman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rittman Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rittman, OH.
School address
District: Rittman Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 391002802294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rittman Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rittman Elementary School
Rittman Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rittman, Ohio, enrolling 359 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 643 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #7, 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).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rittman Exempted Village also operates Rittman High School (212 students) and Rittman Middle School (190 students) alongside Rittman 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 Rittman Elementary School compares
Rittman 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▲ 5% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$14,362
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 90.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Rittman 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 Rittman Exempted Village, which includes Rittman Elementary School.
$14,362
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 53.2%
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 Rittman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rittman High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rittman Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rittman Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rittman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~359 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rittman Elementary School
How many students attend Rittman Elementary School?
Rittman Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rittman, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rittman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rittman Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rittman Elementary School?
33.2% of students at Rittman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rittman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rittman Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Rittman, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rittman Elementary School?
Rittman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Rittman Elementary School rank among public schools in Rittman?
By Resource Investment Index, Rittman Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rittman, 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 Rittman on the city page.
Is Rittman Elementary School a good school?
Rittman Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Rittman Exempted Village?
Besides Rittman Elementary School, Rittman Exempted Village also operates Rittman High School (212 students), Rittman Middle School (190 students), and Rittman Early Learning Center (28 students). See the Rittman Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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