- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canal Fulton, OH
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W. S. Stinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499003740
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. S. Stinson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Canal Fulton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
W. S. Stinson Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. S. Stinson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canal Fulton, OH.
School address
District: Northwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390499003740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
W. S. Stinson Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 390499003740 · Canal Fulton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 15.4:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (480 students)
W. S. Stinson Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
W. S. Stinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
480 students
- Northwest Midd
Northwest Middle School
405 students
- This school
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
384 students
- Northwest Prim
Northwest Primary School
367 students
What this shows W. S. Stinson Elementary School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. S. Stinson Elementary School compares
W. S. Stinson 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,767
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 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 91.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, W. S. Stinson Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Local reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W. S. Stinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. S. Stinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Canal Fulton
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. S. Stinson Elementary School
How many students attend W. S. Stinson Elementary School?
W. S. Stinson Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canal Fulton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. S. Stinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. S. Stinson Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% lower 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. S. Stinson Elementary School?
27.4% of students at W. S. Stinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. S. Stinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W. S. Stinson Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Canal Fulton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. S. Stinson Elementary School?
W. S. Stinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 W. S. Stinson Elementary School rank among public schools in Canal Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, W. S. Stinson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canal Fulton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northwest Local?
Besides W. S. Stinson Elementary School, Northwest Local also operates Northwest High School (480 students), Northwest Middle School (405 students), and Northwest Primary School (367 students). See the Northwest Local district page for the complete list.