Enrollment
318
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, OH
Van Cleve Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Cleve Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390449201858
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Cleve Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Cleve Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Cleve Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Troy, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Cleve Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Cleve Elementary School
Van Cleve Elementary School is a mid-sized middle school in Troy, Ohio, enrolling 318 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 318 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 546 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #178.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Troy's middle schools, it stands alongside Troy Junior High School (633 students): Van Cleve Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 17.6:1).
Troy City also operates Troy High School (1,107 students) and Troy Junior High School (633 students) alongside Van Cleve 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 Van Cleve Elementary School compares
Van Cleve 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,119
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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 76.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Van Cleve Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy City, which includes Van Cleve Elementary School.
$13,119
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.9%
State 30.1%
Federal 13.0%
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 Van Cleve Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cookson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Cleve Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Troy
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Van Cleve Elementary School
How many students attend Van Cleve Elementary School?
Van Cleve Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Cleve Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Cleve Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Cleve Elementary School?
29.1% of students at Van Cleve Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Cleve Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Cleve Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Troy, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Cleve Elementary School?
Van Cleve 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 Van Cleve Elementary School rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Cleve Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Van Cleve Elementary School a good school?
Van Cleve 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 Troy City?
Besides Van Cleve Elementary School, Troy City also operates Troy High School (1,107 students), Troy Junior High School (633 students), and Concord Elementary School (632 students). See the Troy City district page for the complete list.
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