Enrollment
511
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vermilion, OH
Vermilion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vermilion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468202667
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vermilion Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vermilion · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vermilion Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vermilion Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vermilion, OH.
School address
District: Vermilion Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468202667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vermilion Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vermilion Elementary School
Vermilion Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vermilion, Ohio, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 22% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 758 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #651, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vermilion's public schools, it stands alongside Vermilion High School (580 students): Vermilion Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 17.6:1).
Vermilion Local also operates Vermilion High School (580 students) and Sailorway Middle School (511 students) alongside Vermilion 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 Vermilion Elementary School compares
Vermilion 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 0% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,821
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 511 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.
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 85.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Vermilion Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermilion Local, which includes Vermilion Elementary School.
$13,821
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 11.0%
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 Vermilion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sailorway Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vermilion Digital Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vermilion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 79/100
Similar other schools in Vermilion
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~511 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vermilion Elementary School
How many students attend Vermilion Elementary School?
Vermilion Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vermilion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermilion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vermilion Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vermilion Elementary School?
31.5% of students at Vermilion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vermilion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vermilion Elementary School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Vermilion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vermilion Elementary School?
Vermilion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Vermilion Elementary School rank among public schools in Vermilion?
By Resource Investment Index, Vermilion Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vermilion, 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 Vermilion on the city page.
Is Vermilion Elementary School a good school?
Vermilion Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Vermilion Local?
Besides Vermilion Elementary School, Vermilion Local also operates Vermilion High School (580 students), Sailorway Middle School (511 students), and Vermilion Digital Academy (8 students). See the Vermilion Local district page for the complete list.
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