Enrollment
456
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Piqua, OH
Springcreek Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springcreek Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446401528
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springcreek Primary Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Piqua · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Springcreek Primary Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springcreek Primary Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Piqua, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springcreek Primary Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springcreek Primary Elementary School
Springcreek Primary Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Piqua, Ohio, enrolling 456 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 is high: 59.8% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Piqua's elementary schools, it stands alongside Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students): Springcreek Primary Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 19.3:1).
Piqua City also operates Piqua High School (931 students) and Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students) alongside Springcreek Primary 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 Springcreek Primary Elementary School compares
Springcreek Primary 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 | 59.8% | ▲ 89% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
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
51.1%
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
$13,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 77.4%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Springcreek Primary Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Piqua City, which includes Springcreek Primary Elementary School.
$13,967
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 37.8%
Federal 17.9%
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 Springcreek Primary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piqua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piqua Central Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piqua Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springcreek Primary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Piqua
2 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 (~456 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Springcreek Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Springcreek Primary Elementary School?
Springcreek Primary Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Piqua, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springcreek Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springcreek Primary 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 Springcreek Primary Elementary School?
59.8% of students at Springcreek Primary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springcreek Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springcreek Primary Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Piqua, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springcreek Primary Elementary School?
Springcreek Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Springcreek Primary Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Piqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Springcreek Primary Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Piqua, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Piqua on the city page.
Is Springcreek Primary Elementary School a good school?
Springcreek Primary Elementary School earns 25/100 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 Piqua City?
Besides Springcreek Primary Elementary School, Piqua City also operates Piqua High School (931 students), Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students), and Washington Primary Elementary School (508 students). See the Piqua City district page for the complete list.
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