Enrollment
375
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sabina, OH
Sabina Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sabina Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390464002545
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabina Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sabina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabina Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabina Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sabina, OH.
School address
District: East Clinton Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390464002545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sabina Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sabina Elementary School
Sabina Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sabina, Ohio, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 455 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.3% 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.
East Clinton Local also operates East Clinton High School (284 students) and East Clinton Junior High School (268 students) alongside Sabina 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 Sabina Elementary School compares
Sabina 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 93.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Sabina 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 East Clinton Local, which includes Sabina Elementary School.
$12,902
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 55.0%
Federal 21.3%
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 Sabina Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Clinton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Clinton Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Vienna Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabina Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~375 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sabina Elementary School
How many students attend Sabina Elementary School?
Sabina Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sabina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabina Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabina Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sabina Elementary School?
48.1% of students at Sabina Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sabina Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sabina Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Sabina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabina Elementary School?
Sabina Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sabina Elementary School rank among public schools in Sabina?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabina Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sabina, 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 Sabina on the city page.
Is Sabina Elementary School a good school?
Sabina Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 East Clinton Local?
Besides Sabina Elementary School, East Clinton Local also operates East Clinton High School (284 students), East Clinton Junior High School (268 students), and New Vienna Elementary School (252 students). See the East Clinton Local district page for the complete list.
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