- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, OH
Somerset Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390490501058
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Somerset Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Somerset Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390490501058 · Somerset, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 18.9:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (711 students)
Somerset Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Somerset Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
711 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
516 students
- Thornville Ele
Thornville Elementary School
351 students
- Glenford Eleme
Glenford Elementary School
320 students
- This school 264
Somerset Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Somerset Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Elementary School compares
Somerset Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 49% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$11,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Somerset Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Local reports $11,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Elementary School
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, OH. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Somerset Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Elementary School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Somerset, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Northern Local?
Besides Somerset Elementary School, Northern Local also operates Sheridan High School (711 students), Sheridan Middle School (516 students), and Thornville Elementary School (351 students). See the Northern Local district page for the complete list.