Enrollment
489
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, OH
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rosa Parks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444005331
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosa Parks Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 489
- students enrolled
Rosa Parks Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH.
School address
District: Middletown City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444005331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosa Parks Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosa Parks Elementary School
Rosa Parks Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middletown, Ohio, enrolling 489 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 489 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.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Middletown's public schools, it stands alongside Middletown Middle School (972 students): Rosa Parks Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 19.4:1).
Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students) and Middletown Middle School (972 students) alongside Rosa Parks 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 Rosa Parks Elementary School compares
Rosa Parks 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$13,298
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 26.6%
Two or More 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 30.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Rosa Parks Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown City, which includes Rosa Parks Elementary School.
$13,298
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 39.8%
Federal 19.8%
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 Rosa Parks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview 6th Grade Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosa Parks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Middletown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Middletown Middle School
Standard public school
972 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Wildwood Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Amanda Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Creekview Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rosa Parks Elementary School
How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Rosa Parks Elementary School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa Parks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rosa Parks Elementary School is White at 30.1% of enrollment, in Middletown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa Parks Elementary School?
Rosa Parks 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 Rosa Parks Elementary School rank among schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosa Parks Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Middletown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Rosa Parks Elementary School a good school?
Rosa Parks Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Middletown City?
Besides Rosa Parks Elementary School, Middletown City also operates Middletown High School (1,587 students), Middletown Middle School (972 students), and Mayfield Elementary School (503 students). See the Middletown City district page for the complete list.
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