- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Twinsburg, OH
Samuel Bissell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Bissell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390500703831
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Bissell Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Twinsburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Bissell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Bissell Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Twinsburg, OH.
School address
District: Twinsburg City · Ohio
NCES ID 390500703831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Samuel Bissell Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390500703831 · Twinsburg, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 19.4:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Twinsburg High School (1,197 students)
Samuel Bissell Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Samuel Bissell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Twinsburg High
Twinsburg High School
1,197 students
- Geo G Dodge El
Geo G Dodge Elementary School
859 students
- Wilcox Element
Wilcox Elementary School
652 students
- This school
Samuel Bissell Elementary School
582 students
- R B Chamberlin
R B Chamberlin Middle School
564 students
What this shows Samuel Bissell Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Bissell Elementary School compares
Samuel Bissell 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 50% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
African American 23.0%
Asian 14.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Samuel Bissell Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twinsburg City reports $15,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Bissell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geo G Dodge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilcox Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R B Chamberlin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Bissell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Twinsburg
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Bissell Elementary School
How many students attend Samuel Bissell Elementary School?
Samuel Bissell Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Twinsburg, OH. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Bissell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Bissell Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel Bissell Elementary School?
15.7% of students at Samuel Bissell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Bissell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Bissell Elementary School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Twinsburg, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Bissell Elementary School?
Samuel Bissell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Samuel Bissell Elementary School rank among public schools in Twinsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Bissell Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Twinsburg, 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 Twinsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Twinsburg City?
Besides Samuel Bissell Elementary School, Twinsburg City also operates Twinsburg High School (1,197 students), Geo G Dodge Elementary School (859 students), and Wilcox Elementary School (652 students). See the Twinsburg City district page for the complete list.