- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
William Bruce Elementary School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 390439300882 · Eaton, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 18.8:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eaton High School (546 students)
William Bruce Elementary School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
William Bruce Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eaton High Sch
Eaton High School
546 students
- This school
William Bruce Elementary School
432 students
- Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth East Elementary School
417 students
- Eaton Middle S
Eaton Middle School
410 students
What this shows William Bruce Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Bruce Elementary School compares
William Bruce 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Eaton Community City reports $15,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.