Enrollment
1,088
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tallmadge, OH
Tallmadge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tallmadge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448801756
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallmadge Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tallmadge · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallmadge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallmadge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tallmadge, OH.
School address
District: Tallmadge City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448801756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tallmadge Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tallmadge Elementary School
Tallmadge Elementary School is a large elementary school in Tallmadge, Ohio, enrolling 1,088 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,088 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 276 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Tallmadge City also operates Tallmadge High School (805 students) and Tallmadge Middle School (614 students) alongside Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge Elementary School compares
Tallmadge 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,088
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,174
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 69.5%
Asian 14.6%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Tallmadge Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tallmadge City, which includes Tallmadge Elementary School.
$13,174
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 28.5%
Federal 11.8%
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 Tallmadge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallmadge High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tallmadge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallmadge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,088 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tallmadge Elementary School
How many students attend Tallmadge Elementary School?
Tallmadge Elementary School has 1,088 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tallmadge, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallmadge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallmadge Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tallmadge Elementary School?
23.6% of students at Tallmadge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallmadge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tallmadge Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Tallmadge, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallmadge Elementary School?
Tallmadge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Tallmadge Elementary School rank among public schools in Tallmadge?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallmadge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tallmadge, 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 Tallmadge on the city page.
Is Tallmadge Elementary School a good school?
Tallmadge Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Tallmadge City?
Besides Tallmadge Elementary School, Tallmadge City also operates Tallmadge High School (805 students) and Tallmadge Middle School (614 students). See the Tallmadge City district page for the complete list.
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