Enrollment
388
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Heath, OH
Stevenson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stevenson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390441110729
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevenson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Heath · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevenson Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Heath, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevenson Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevenson Elementary School
Stevenson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Heath, Ohio, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 703 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #511, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 776 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Heath's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garfield Elementary School (331 students): Stevenson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 13.8:1).
Heath City also operates Heath High School (447 students) and Heath Middle School (394 students) alongside Stevenson 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 Stevenson Elementary School compares
Stevenson 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,244
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.5%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Stevenson 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 Heath City, which includes Stevenson Elementary School.
$12,244
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 34.0%
Federal 11.7%
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 Stevenson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heath Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevenson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Heath
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 (~388 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevenson Elementary School
How many students attend Stevenson Elementary School?
Stevenson Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Heath, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevenson Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Stevenson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevenson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stevenson Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Heath, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevenson Elementary School?
Stevenson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Stevenson Elementary School rank among public schools in Heath?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Heath, 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 Heath on the city page.
Is Stevenson Elementary School a good school?
Stevenson Elementary School earns 35/100 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 Heath City?
Besides Stevenson Elementary School, Heath City also operates Heath High School (447 students), Heath Middle School (394 students), and Garfield Elementary School (331 students). See the Heath City district page for the complete list.
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