- Enrollment
- 2,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centerville, OH
W O Cline Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W O Cline Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437300277
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W O Cline Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W O Cline Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W O Cline Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Centerville, OH.
School address
District: Centerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390437300277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
W O Cline Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390437300277 · Centerville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 17.4:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Centerville High School (2,720 students)
W O Cline Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
W O Cline Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
2,720 students
- Hadley E Watts 777
Hadley E Watts Middle School
777 students
- Centerville Pr 679
Centerville Primary Village South
679 students
- Magsig Middle 571
Magsig Middle School
571 students
- Tower Heights 571
Tower Heights Middle School
571 students
- This school 434
W O Cline Elementary School
434 students
What this shows W O Cline Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How W O Cline Elementary School compares
W O Cline Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 24% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, W O Cline Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centerville City reports $15,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W O Cline Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hadley E Watts Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magsig Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tower Heights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W O Cline Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Centerville
3 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about W O Cline Elementary School
How many students attend W O Cline Elementary School?
W O Cline Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centerville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W O Cline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W O Cline Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 W O Cline Elementary School?
24.0% of students at W O Cline Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W O Cline Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W O Cline Elementary School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Centerville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W O Cline Elementary School?
W O Cline Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 W O Cline Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, W O Cline Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Centerville, 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 Centerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Centerville City?
Besides W O Cline Elementary School, Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students), Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students), and Centerville Primary Village South (679 students). See the Centerville City district page for the complete list.