Enrollment
529
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Springdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446701557
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springdale Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Springdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Elementary School ranks #5 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Princeton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390446701557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springdale Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springdale Elementary School
Springdale Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 609 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): Springdale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 18:1).
Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students) and Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students) alongside Springdale 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 Springdale Elementary School compares
Springdale 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Ohio - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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
African American 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
White 16.8%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Springdale 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 Princeton City, which includes Springdale Elementary School.
$16,240
Per student
+11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 18.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 Springdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Community Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hill Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharonville Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springdale Elementary School
How many students attend Springdale Elementary School?
Springdale Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springdale Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Springdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springdale Elementary School is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springdale Elementary School?
Springdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springdale Elementary School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Springdale Elementary School ranks #5 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is Springdale Elementary School a good school?
Springdale Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Princeton City?
Besides Springdale Elementary School, Princeton City also operates Princeton High School (1,619 students), Princeton Community Middle School (1,332 students), and Stewart Elementary School (502 students). See the Princeton City district page for the complete list.
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