- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Findlay, OH
Wilson Vance Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Vance Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000000954
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Vance Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Vance Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Vance Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wilson Vance Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 391000000954 · Findlay, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 18.7:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Findlay High School (1,592 students)
Wilson Vance Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wilson Vance Elementary 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
- This school 412
Wilson Vance Elementary School
412 students
- Northview Prim 399
Northview Primary School
399 students
- Whittier Prima 396
Whittier Primary School
396 students
What this shows Wilson Vance Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Vance Elementary School compares
Wilson Vance 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Wilson Vance Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Findlay City reports $12,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Vance Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 |
| Northview Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Vance Elementary 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
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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
Northview Primary School
Standard public school
399 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Whittier Primary School
Standard public school
396 students 19.8:1 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Vance Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Vance Elementary School?
Wilson Vance Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Findlay, OH. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Vance Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Vance Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Vance Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Wilson Vance Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Vance Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Vance Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Vance Elementary School?
Wilson Vance Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Wilson Vance Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Vance Elementary School ranks #2 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 Wilson Vance Elementary 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.