- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chillicothe, OH
Unioto Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Unioto Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390495305302
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unioto Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Unioto Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unioto Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Chillicothe, OH.
School address
District: Union-Scioto Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390495305302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Unioto Elementary held near 1,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390495305302 · Chillicothe, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,032 enr · 18.8:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Unioto High School (578 students)
Unioto Elementary held near 1,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Unioto Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Unioto Elementary
1,032 students
- Unioto High Sc
Unioto High School
578 students
- Unioto Middle
Unioto Middle School
486 students
What this shows Unioto Elementary reports 1,032 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unioto Elementary compares
Unioto Elementary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Unioto Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Union-Scioto Local reports $12,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unioto Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unioto High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Unioto Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unioto Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar other schools in Chillicothe
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,032 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unioto Elementary
How many students attend Unioto Elementary?
Unioto Elementary has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chillicothe, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,020 (2022-23) → 1,035 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unioto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Unioto Elementary is 18.8:1, which is 3% 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 Unioto Elementary?
37.7% of students at Unioto Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unioto Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Unioto Elementary is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unioto Elementary?
Unioto Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Unioto Elementary rank among schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Unioto Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Chillicothe, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chillicothe on the city page.
What other schools are in Union-Scioto Local?
Besides Unioto Elementary, Union-Scioto Local also operates Unioto High School (578 students) and Unioto Middle School (486 students). See the Union-Scioto Local district page for the complete list.