Enrollment
621
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huber Heights, OH
Rushmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rushmore 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 390487503390
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rushmore Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Huber Heights · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rushmore Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rushmore Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Huber Heights, OH.
School address
District: Huber Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390487503390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rushmore Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rushmore Elementary School
Rushmore Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Huber Heights, Ohio, enrolling 621 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 above the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 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.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #297.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Huber Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wright Brothers Elementary School (659 students): Rushmore Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 20.6:1).
Huber Heights City also operates Wayne High School (1,772 students) and Weisenborn Junior High (845 students) alongside Rushmore 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 Rushmore Elementary School compares
Rushmore 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 | 46.0% | ▲ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
28.7%
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
$13,685
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 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 50.1%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Rushmore 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 Huber Heights City, which includes Rushmore Elementary School.
$13,685
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.2%
Federal 10.5%
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 Rushmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weisenborn Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Brothers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Huber Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rushmore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Huber Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wright Brothers Elementary School
Standard public school
659 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Charles Huber Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Monticello Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Valley Forge Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~621 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rushmore Elementary School
How many students attend Rushmore Elementary School?
Rushmore Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huber Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushmore 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 Rushmore Elementary School?
46.0% of students at Rushmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rushmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rushmore Elementary School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Huber Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushmore Elementary School?
Rushmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Rushmore Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Huber Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Rushmore Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Huber Heights, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huber Heights on the city page.
Is Rushmore Elementary School a good school?
Rushmore Elementary School earns 31/100 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 Huber Heights City?
Besides Rushmore Elementary School, Huber Heights City also operates Wayne High School (1,772 students), Weisenborn Junior High (845 students), and Wright Brothers Elementary School (659 students). See the Huber Heights City district page for the complete list.
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