- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Springdale Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 390446701557 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 18.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton High School (1,619 students)
Springdale Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Springdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton High
Princeton High School
1,619 students
- Princeton Comm
Princeton Community Middle School
1,332 students
- This school 529
Springdale Elementary School
529 students
- Stewart Elemen 502
Stewart Elementary School
502 students
- Heritage Hill 411
Heritage Hill Elementary School
411 students
- Sharonville El 368
Sharonville Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Springdale Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springdale Elementary School compares
Springdale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Princeton City reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,332
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~529 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.