Enrollment
595
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Bloomfield, OH
South Bloomfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Bloomfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390490905628
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bloomfield Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 595
- students enrolled
South Bloomfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Teays Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390490905628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Bloomfield Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Bloomfield Elementary
South Bloomfield Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in South Bloomfield, Ohio, enrolling 595 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 31% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 595 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 717 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #276.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Teays Valley Local also operates Teays Valley High School (1,263 students) and Scioto Elementary School (644 students) alongside South Bloomfield 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 South Bloomfield Elementary compares
South Bloomfield 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,012
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
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 79.8%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, South Bloomfield Elementary is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Teays Valley Local, which includes South Bloomfield Elementary.
$12,012
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 39.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 South Bloomfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scioto Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teays Valley West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bloomfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Bloomfield Elementary
How many students attend South Bloomfield Elementary?
South Bloomfield Elementary has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Bloomfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bloomfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bloomfield Elementary is 23.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Bloomfield Elementary?
21.6% of students at South Bloomfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bloomfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Bloomfield Elementary is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in South Bloomfield, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bloomfield Elementary?
South Bloomfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
Is South Bloomfield Elementary a good school?
South Bloomfield Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Teays Valley Local?
Besides South Bloomfield Elementary, Teays Valley Local also operates Teays Valley High School (1,263 students), Scioto Elementary School (644 students), and Teays Valley West Middle School (574 students). See the Teays Valley Local district page for the complete list.
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