- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goshen, OH
Spaulding Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spaulding Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390463402517
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spaulding Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spaulding Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goshen, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Spaulding Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390463402517 · Goshen, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 19.8:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Goshen High School (817 students)
Spaulding Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Spaulding Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
817 students
- Goshen Middle
Goshen Middle School
660 students
- Marr/Cook Elem
Marr/Cook Elementary School
645 students
- This school
Spaulding Elementary School
573 students
What this shows Spaulding Elementary School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spaulding Elementary School compares
Spaulding 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Spaulding Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goshen Local reports $14,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spaulding Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goshen Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marr/Cook Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spaulding Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spaulding Elementary School
How many students attend Spaulding Elementary School?
Spaulding Elementary School has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, OH. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spaulding Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Spaulding Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spaulding Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spaulding Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Goshen, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spaulding Elementary School?
Spaulding Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spaulding Elementary School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Goshen, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Goshen Local?
Besides Spaulding Elementary School, Goshen Local also operates Goshen High School (817 students), Goshen Middle School (660 students), and Marr/Cook Elementary School (645 students). See the Goshen Local district page for the complete list.