- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Van Wert, OH
Van Wert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Wert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391002301884
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Wert Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Van Wert · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Wert Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Van Wert Elementary School grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 391002301884 · Van Wert, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 16.1:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Wert High School (509 students)
Van Wert Elementary School grew from 647 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Van Wert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Van Wert Elementary School
692 students
- Van Wert High
Van Wert High School
509 students
- Van Wert Middl
Van Wert Middle School
399 students
- Van Wert Early
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
343 students
What this shows Van Wert Elementary School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Wert Elementary School compares
Van Wert Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$13,037
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 346 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.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Van Wert Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Wert City reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Wert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Wert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Van Wert
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Wert Elementary School
How many students attend Van Wert Elementary School?
Van Wert Elementary School has 692 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Van Wert, OH. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Wert Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Van Wert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Wert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Wert Elementary School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Van Wert, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Wert Elementary School?
Van Wert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Van Wert Elementary School rank among public schools in Van Wert?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Wert City?
Besides Van Wert Elementary School, Van Wert City also operates Van Wert High School (509 students), Van Wert Middle School (399 students), and Van Wert Early Childhood Center (343 students). See the Van Wert City district page for the complete list.