Enrollment
418
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toledo, OH
Whiteford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448701753
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteford Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #14 of 45
- schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteford Elementary School ranks #14 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiteford Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whiteford Elementary School
Whiteford Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 418 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 706 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #272.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Toledo's public schools, it stands alongside Toledo School for the Arts (750 students): Whiteford Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15:1).
Sylvania Schools also operates Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students) and Sylvania Southview High School (1,139 students) alongside Whiteford 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 Whiteford Elementary School compares
Whiteford 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Ohio - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$12,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Whiteford 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 Sylvania Schools, which includes Whiteford Elementary School.
$12,978
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 23.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Whiteford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Northview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Southview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Toledo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Toledo School for the Arts
Standard public school
750 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Standard public school
607 students 67.4:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Standard public school
515 students 12:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~418 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Whiteford Elementary School
How many students attend Whiteford Elementary School?
Whiteford Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteford Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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 Whiteford Elementary School?
32.3% of students at Whiteford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteford Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteford Elementary School?
Whiteford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Whiteford Elementary School rank among schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteford Elementary School ranks #14 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Whiteford Elementary School a good school?
Whiteford Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Sylvania Schools?
Besides Whiteford Elementary School, Sylvania Schools also operates Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students), Sylvania Southview High School (1,139 students), and Central Trail Elementary School (667 students). See the Sylvania Schools district page for the complete list.
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