- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Findlay, OH
Whittier Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000000946
👥 S:T ratio 21
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Primary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Primary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Primary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Whittier Primary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 391000000946 · Findlay, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 19.8:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Findlay High School (1,592 students)
Whittier Primary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Whittier Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Findlay High S
Findlay High School
1,592 students
- Glenwood Middl 579
Glenwood Middle School
579 students
- Donnell Middle 522
Donnell Middle School
522 students
- Wilson Vance E 412
Wilson Vance Elementary School
412 students
- Northview Prim 399
Northview Primary School
399 students
- This school 396
Whittier Primary School
396 students
What this shows Whittier Primary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Primary School compares
Whittier Primary 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$12,996
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.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Whittier Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
District finance for Findlay City reports $12,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donnell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Findlay
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty-Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
620 students 20:1 students per teacher
Donnell Middle School
Standard public school
522 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Liberty-Benton Middle School
Standard public school
462 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northview Primary School
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Primary School
Standard public school
354 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Primary School
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Findlay, OH. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Primary School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittier Primary School?
38.4% of students at Whittier Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Primary School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Whittier Primary School rank among elementary schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Primary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, 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 Findlay on the city page.
What other schools are in Findlay City?
Besides Whittier Primary School, Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students), Glenwood Middle School (579 students), and Donnell Middle School (522 students). See the Findlay City district page for the complete list.