- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spencerville, OH
Spencerville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spencerville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390458002348
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencerville Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Spencerville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spencerville Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencerville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spencerville, OH.
School address
District: Spencerville Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390458002348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Spencerville Elementary School grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 390458002348 · Spencerville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 16.8:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencerville High School (335 students)
Spencerville Elementary School grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Spencerville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spencerville Elementary School
336 students
- Spencerville H
Spencerville High School
335 students
- Spencerville M
Spencerville Middle School
315 students
What this shows Spencerville Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencerville Elementary School compares
Spencerville Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 134% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 134% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,662
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Spencerville Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spencerville Local reports $13,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencerville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencerville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencerville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencerville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Spencerville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spencerville Elementary School
How many students attend Spencerville Elementary School?
Spencerville Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spencerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencerville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencerville Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spencerville Elementary School?
74.1% of students at Spencerville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencerville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spencerville Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Spencerville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencerville Elementary School?
Spencerville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Spencerville Elementary School rank among public schools in Spencerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencerville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spencerville, 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 Spencerville Local?
Besides Spencerville Elementary School, Spencerville Local also operates Spencerville High School (335 students) and Spencerville Middle School (315 students). See the Spencerville Local district page for the complete list.