Enrollment
553
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, OH
Ruskin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruskin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438405480
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruskin Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #20 of 28
- schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 553
- students enrolled
Ruskin Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruskin Elementary School ranks #20 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruskin Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruskin Elementary School
Ruskin Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 553 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 553 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 Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dayton City spends $20,042 per pupil, 37% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Dayton's public schools, it stands alongside Belmont High School (1,153 students): Ruskin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 19.2:1).
Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students) and Stivers School for the Arts (837 students) alongside Ruskin 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 Ruskin Elementary School compares
Ruskin 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$20,042
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
White 31.1%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Ruskin 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 Dayton City, which includes Ruskin Elementary School.
$20,042
Per student
+37%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 48.4%
Federal 20.8%
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 Ruskin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stivers School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valerie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| River's Edge Montessori Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruskin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belmont High School
Standard public school
1,153 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 19:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Kiser Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 13.1:1 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 (~553 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ruskin Elementary School
How many students attend Ruskin Elementary School?
Ruskin Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruskin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruskin Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Ruskin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruskin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruskin Elementary School?
Ruskin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Ruskin Elementary School rank among schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruskin Elementary School ranks #20 of 28 schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Ruskin Elementary School a good school?
Ruskin Elementary School earns 33/100 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 Dayton City?
Besides Ruskin Elementary School, Dayton City also operates Belmont High School (1,153 students), Stivers School for the Arts (837 students), and David H. Ponitz Career Technology Center (785 students). See the Dayton City district page for the complete list.
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