Enrollment
261
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwood, OH
Sharpsburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sharpsburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390445701459
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharpsburg Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 261
- students enrolled
Sharpsburg Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharpsburg Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Norwood, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sharpsburg Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sharpsburg Elementary
Sharpsburg Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norwood, Ohio, enrolling 261 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norwood City spends $18,498 per pupil, 26% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Norwood's public schools, it stands alongside Williams Avenue Elementary School (257 students): Sharpsburg Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 17.1:1).
Norwood City also operates Norwood High School (435 students) and Norwood Middle School (371 students) alongside Sharpsburg Elementary.
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 Sharpsburg Elementary compares
Sharpsburg Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$18,498
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Sharpsburg Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwood City, which includes Sharpsburg Elementary.
$18,498
Per student
+26%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 21.1%
Federal 19.2%
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 Sharpsburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwood View Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Norwood Montessori School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharpsburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 41.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Norwood
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~261 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sharpsburg Elementary
How many students attend Sharpsburg Elementary?
Sharpsburg Elementary has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwood, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharpsburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharpsburg Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharpsburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sharpsburg Elementary is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Norwood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharpsburg Elementary?
Sharpsburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Sharpsburg Elementary rank among schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharpsburg Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Norwood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwood on the city page.
Is Sharpsburg Elementary a good school?
Sharpsburg Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Norwood City?
Besides Sharpsburg Elementary, Norwood City also operates Norwood High School (435 students), Norwood Middle School (371 students), and Williams Avenue Elementary School (257 students). See the Norwood City district page for the complete list.
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