Enrollment
434
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W O Cline Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at W O Cline Elementary School
W O Cline Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Centerville, Ohio, enrolling 434 students.
At 17.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 732 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #415.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Centerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Five Points (979 students): W O Cline Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 19.2:1).
Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students) and Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students) alongside W O Cline 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 W O Cline Elementary School compares
W O Cline 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville City, which includes W O Cline Elementary School.
$14,727
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 18.3%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 2,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~434 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W O Cline Elementary School a good school?
W O Cline Elementary School earns 39/100 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 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.
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