Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390500603825
Schrop Intermediate School — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for Schrop Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Springfield Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schrop Intermediate School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Schrop Intermediate School reports 382 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% above the Ohio average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 382 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield Local spends $15,133 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.0% from local sources (property taxes), 31.9% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Schrop Intermediate School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 74% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 382 Top 49% in Ohio — larger than 51% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.1% +74% vs state
NCES ID 390500603825
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 382:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Local, which includes Schrop Intermediate School.
$15,133
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 31.9%
Federal 16.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
Similar elementary schools in Akron
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Nolley Elementary School
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I Promise School
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Spring Hill Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Schrop Intermediate School
How many students attend Schrop Intermediate School?
Schrop Intermediate School has 382 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schrop Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schrop Intermediate School is 19.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schrop Intermediate School?
55.1% of students at Schrop Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schrop Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Schrop Intermediate School is White at 83.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schrop Intermediate School?
Schrop Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.