- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rootstown, OH
Rootstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rootstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390492103531
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rootstown Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rootstown · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rootstown Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rootstown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rootstown, OH.
School address
District: Rootstown Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390492103531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Rootstown Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390492103531 · Rootstown, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 18.5:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School (282 students)
Rootstown Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Rootstown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rootstown Elementary School
406 students
- Rootstown/Ward
Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School
282 students
- Rootstown/Mabe
Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
229 students
What this shows Rootstown Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rootstown Elementary School compares
Rootstown 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Rootstown Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rootstown Local reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rootstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rootstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rootstown Elementary School
How many students attend Rootstown Elementary School?
Rootstown Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rootstown, OH. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rootstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rootstown Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rootstown Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Rootstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rootstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rootstown Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Rootstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rootstown Elementary School?
Rootstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Rootstown Elementary School rank among public schools in Rootstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Rootstown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rootstown, 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 Rootstown Local?
Besides Rootstown Elementary School, Rootstown Local also operates Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School (282 students) and Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School (229 students). See the Rootstown Local district page for the complete list.