Enrollment
424
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swanton, OH
Swanton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Swanton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470902777
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swanton Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Swanton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Swanton Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swanton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Swanton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swanton Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swanton Elementary School
Swanton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Swanton, Ohio, enrolling 424 students.
At 18.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 733 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #183.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Swanton Local also operates Swanton Middle School (379 students) and Swanton High School (308 students) alongside Swanton 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 Swanton Elementary School compares
Swanton 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,575
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Swanton 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 Swanton Local, which includes Swanton Elementary School.
$13,575
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 Swanton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swanton High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swanton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~424 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swanton Elementary School
How many students attend Swanton Elementary School?
Swanton Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swanton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanton Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swanton Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Swanton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swanton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Swanton Elementary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Swanton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swanton Elementary School?
Swanton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Swanton Elementary School rank among public schools in Swanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Swanton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Swanton, 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 Swanton on the city page.
Is Swanton Elementary School a good school?
Swanton Elementary School earns 46/100 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 Swanton Local?
Besides Swanton Elementary School, Swanton Local also operates Swanton Middle School (379 students) and Swanton High School (308 students). See the Swanton Local district page for the complete list.
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