Enrollment
582
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reynoldsburg, OH
Slate Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Slate Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390470005131
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slate Ridge Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Reynoldsburg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Slate Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slate Ridge Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Reynoldsburg, OH.
School address
District: Reynoldsburg City · Ohio
NCES ID 390470005131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slate Ridge Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slate Ridge Elementary School
Slate Ridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, enrolling 582 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.8% 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 lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #465, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Asian (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Reynoldsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Tussing Elementary School (647 students): Slate Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 24.9:1).
Reynoldsburg City also operates Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students) and Waggoner Road Junior High (924 students) alongside Slate Ridge 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 Slate Ridge Elementary School compares
Slate Ridge 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 29% | 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
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% 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
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$12,046
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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
African American 54.0%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 11.3%
White 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Slate Ridge 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 Reynoldsburg City, which includes Slate Ridge Elementary School.
$12,046
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 44.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 Slate Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynoldsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Waggoner Road Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Road Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waggoner Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hannah J Ashton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slate Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Reynoldsburg
1 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 (~582 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Slate Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Slate Ridge Elementary School?
Slate Ridge Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reynoldsburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slate Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slate Ridge Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slate Ridge Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Slate Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slate Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Slate Ridge Elementary School is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Reynoldsburg, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slate Ridge Elementary School?
Slate Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Slate Ridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Reynoldsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Slate Ridge Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Reynoldsburg, 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 Reynoldsburg on the city page.
Is Slate Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Slate Ridge Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Reynoldsburg City?
Besides Slate Ridge Elementary School, Reynoldsburg City also operates Reynoldsburg High School (2,115 students), Waggoner Road Junior High (924 students), and Baldwin Road Junior High School (781 students). See the Reynoldsburg City district page for the complete list.
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