Enrollment
573
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spaulding Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spaulding Elementary School
Spaulding Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Goshen, Ohio, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 573 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.
Against 515 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #340.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 573 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Goshen Local also operates Goshen High School (817 students) and Goshen Middle School (660 students) alongside Spaulding 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 Spaulding Elementary School compares
Spaulding 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,320
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goshen Local, which includes Spaulding Elementary School.
$12,320
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 49.7%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~573 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Goshen on the city page.
Is Spaulding Elementary School a good school?
Spaulding Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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