Enrollment
122
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, OH
Springfield School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Springfield School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448100117
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield School of Innovation earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 122
- students enrolled
Springfield School of Innovation has class sizes smaller than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield School of Innovation ranks #1 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH.
School address
District: Springfield City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448100117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield School of Innovation compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield School of Innovation
Springfield School of Innovation is a small combined-grade school in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling 122 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.8:1, Springfield School of Innovation is leaner than roughly 98% of Ohio schools and 63% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Ohio schools, with 122 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 122 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Shawnee Elementary School (983 students): Springfield School of Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.8:1 vs 19.7:1).
Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students) and Kenton Elementary School (485 students) alongside Springfield School of Innovation.
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 Springfield School of Innovation compares
Springfield School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 63% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Ohio - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,354
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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 63.9%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Springfield School of Innovation is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield City School District, which includes Springfield School of Innovation.
$15,354
Per student
+5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 56.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 Springfield School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warder Park-Wayne Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield School of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
983 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Elementary School
Standard public school
950 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
731 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Global Impact Stem Academy
Standard public school
697 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Middle School/High School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Springfield-Clark County
Vocational / career-technical school
657 students 12.6:1 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 (~122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield School of Innovation
How many students attend Springfield School of Innovation?
Springfield School of Innovation has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield School of Innovation is 6.8:1, which is 63% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Springfield School of Innovation is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield School of Innovation?
Springfield School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springfield School of Innovation rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield School of Innovation ranks #1 of 10 schools in Springfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Springfield School of Innovation a good school?
Springfield School of Innovation earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 Springfield City School District?
Besides Springfield School of Innovation, Springfield City School District also operates Springfield High School (1,606 students), Kenton Elementary School (485 students), and Fulton Elementary School (444 students). See the Springfield City School District district page for the complete list.
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