Enrollment
456
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lorain, OH
Vincent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vincent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390481303122
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vincent Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 456
- students enrolled
Vincent Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vincent Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vincent Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vincent Elementary School
Vincent Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lorain, Ohio, enrolling 456 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lorain's elementary schools, it stands alongside Durling Middle School (448 students): Vincent Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 19.5:1).
Clearview Local also operates Durling Middle School (448 students) and Clearview High School (333 students) alongside Vincent 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 Vincent Elementary School compares
Vincent 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$14,635
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
White 33.3%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Vincent 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 Clearview Local, which includes Vincent Elementary School.
$14,635
Per student
0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 56.4%
Federal 17.9%
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 Vincent Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durling Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearview High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearview Local Schools | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Vincent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Lorain
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Durling Middle School
Standard public school
448 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
416 students
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
248 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle
Standard public school
102 students
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary
Standard public school
89 students
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain
Standard public school
69 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vincent Elementary School
How many students attend Vincent Elementary School?
Vincent Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lorain, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vincent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vincent Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vincent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vincent Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vincent Elementary School?
Vincent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Vincent Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Vincent Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lorain on the city page.
Is Vincent Elementary School a good school?
Vincent Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Clearview Local?
Besides Vincent Elementary School, Clearview Local also operates Durling Middle School (448 students), Clearview High School (333 students), and Clearview Local Schools (29 students). See the Clearview Local district page for the complete list.
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