- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magnolia, OH
Sandy Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390499405457
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Valley Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Magnolia, OH.
School address
District: Sandy Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390499405457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Sandy Valley Elementary School grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 390499405457 · Magnolia, OH Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 18.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy Valley High School (414 students)
Sandy Valley Elementary School grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sandy Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sandy Valley Elementary School
577 students
- Sandy Valley H
Sandy Valley High School
414 students
- Sandy Valley M
Sandy Valley Middle School
263 students
What this shows Sandy Valley Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Valley Elementary School compares
Sandy Valley Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▲ 12% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Ohio - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,894
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Sandy Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sandy Valley Local reports $16,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Valley High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Valley Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Magnolia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Sandy Valley Elementary School?
Sandy Valley Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magnolia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Valley Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy Valley Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Sandy Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Valley Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Magnolia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Valley Elementary School?
Sandy Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Sandy Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Magnolia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sandy Valley Local?
Besides Sandy Valley Elementary School, Sandy Valley Local also operates Sandy Valley High School (414 students) and Sandy Valley Middle School (263 students). See the Sandy Valley Local district page for the complete list.