Enrollment
533
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centerville, OH
Weller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437300278
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weller Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Weller Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weller Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Centerville, OH.
School address
District: Centerville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390437300278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weller Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weller Elementary School
Weller Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Centerville, Ohio, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 533 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 424 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #341, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Centerville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Five Points (979 students): Weller Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 19.2:1).
Centerville City also operates Centerville High School (2,720 students) and Hadley E Watts Middle School (777 students) alongside Weller 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 Weller Elementary School compares
Weller 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 75% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 70.2%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Weller 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 Weller 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 Weller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hadley E Watts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville Primary Village South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magsig Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tower Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weller 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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Weller Elementary School
How many students attend Weller Elementary School?
Weller Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centerville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weller Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weller Elementary School?
7.9% of students at Weller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weller Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Centerville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weller Elementary School?
Weller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Weller Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Weller Elementary School ranks #4 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 Weller Elementary School a good school?
Weller Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Centerville City?
Besides Weller 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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