Enrollment
582
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Samuel Bissell Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Samuel Bissell Elementary School
Samuel Bissell Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Twinsburg, Ohio, enrolling 582 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 582 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 645 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #229.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 582 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Twinsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Geo G Dodge Elementary School (859 students): Samuel Bissell Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 16.2:1).
Twinsburg City also operates Twinsburg High School (1,197 students) and Geo G Dodge Elementary School (859 students) alongside Samuel Bissell 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 Samuel Bissell Elementary School compares
Samuel Bissell 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,472
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twinsburg City, which includes Samuel Bissell Elementary School.
$14,472
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 18.0%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~582 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Samuel Bissell Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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