Enrollment
432
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eaton, OH
William Bruce Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Bruce Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439300882
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Bruce Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Eaton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Bruce Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Bruce Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eaton, OH.
School address
District: Eaton Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439300882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Bruce Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Bruce Elementary School
William Bruce Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eaton, Ohio, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 432 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 728 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #404.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Eaton Community City also operates Eaton High School (546 students) and Hollingsworth East Elementary School (417 students) alongside William Bruce 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 William Bruce Elementary School compares
William Bruce 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$14,833
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 90.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, William Bruce Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eaton Community City, which includes William Bruce Elementary School.
$14,833
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 36.6%
Federal 11.9%
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 William Bruce Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollingsworth East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Bruce Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~432 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Bruce Elementary School
How many students attend William Bruce Elementary School?
William Bruce Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eaton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Bruce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Bruce Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Bruce Elementary School?
31.3% of students at William Bruce Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Bruce Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Bruce Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Eaton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Bruce Elementary School?
William Bruce Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 William Bruce Elementary School rank among public schools in Eaton?
By Resource Investment Index, William Bruce Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eaton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eaton on the city page.
Is William Bruce Elementary School a good school?
William Bruce Elementary School earns 38/100 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 Eaton Community City?
Besides William Bruce Elementary School, Eaton Community City also operates Eaton High School (546 students), Hollingsworth East Elementary School (417 students), and Eaton Middle School (410 students). See the Eaton Community City district page for the complete list.
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