Enrollment
336
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+134% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencerville Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spencerville Elementary School
Spencerville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Spencerville, Ohio, enrolling 336 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 74.1% of students qualify for free meals, 134% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Spencerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spencerville Middle School (315 students): Spencerville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Spencerville Local also operates Spencerville High School (335 students) and Spencerville Middle School (315 students) alongside Spencerville 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 Spencerville Elementary School compares
Spencerville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,803
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencerville Local, which includes Spencerville Elementary School.
$12,803
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 50.1%
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 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
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~336 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Spencerville on the city page.
Is Spencerville Elementary School a good school?
Spencerville Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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