Enrollment
864
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Urbana, OH
Urbana Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Urbana Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390449401869
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urbana Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Urbana Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Urbana, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urbana Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urbana Elementary School
Urbana Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Urbana, Ohio, enrolling 864 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 864 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #194, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 864 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Urbana City also operates Urbana High School (528 students) and Urbana Junior High School (387 students) alongside Urbana 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 Urbana Elementary School compares
Urbana 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 55% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$14,222
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 864 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 79.2%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Urbana Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbana City, which includes Urbana Elementary School.
$14,222
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 41.4%
Federal 11.6%
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 Urbana Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urbana Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urbana Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~864 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Urbana Elementary School
How many students attend Urbana Elementary School?
Urbana Elementary School has 864 students enrolled. It is a public school in Urbana, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbana Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbana Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urbana Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Urbana Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbana Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Urbana Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Urbana, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbana Elementary School?
Urbana Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Urbana Elementary School rank among public schools in Urbana?
By Resource Investment Index, Urbana Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Urbana, 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 Urbana on the city page.
Is Urbana Elementary School a good school?
Urbana Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Urbana City?
Besides Urbana Elementary School, Urbana City also operates Urbana High School (528 students) and Urbana Junior High School (387 students). See the Urbana City district page for the complete list.
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