Enrollment
659
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huber Heights, OH
Wright Brothers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wright Brothers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390487503388
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright Brothers Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Huber Heights · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright Brothers Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Brothers Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Huber Heights, OH.
School address
District: Huber Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390487503388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wright Brothers Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wright Brothers Elementary School
Wright Brothers Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Huber Heights, Ohio, enrolling 659 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 49.4% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 659 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Huber Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rushmore Elementary School (621 students): Wright Brothers Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 18.8:1).
Huber Heights City also operates Wayne High School (1,772 students) and Weisenborn Junior High (845 students) alongside Wright Brothers 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 Wright Brothers Elementary School compares
Wright Brothers 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$13,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 50.2%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Wright Brothers 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 Huber Heights City, which includes Wright Brothers Elementary School.
$13,685
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.2%
Federal 10.5%
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 Wright Brothers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weisenborn Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rushmore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Huber Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright Brothers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Huber Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rushmore Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Charles Huber Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Monticello Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Valley Forge Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wright Brothers Elementary School
How many students attend Wright Brothers Elementary School?
Wright Brothers Elementary School has 659 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huber Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Brothers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Brothers Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wright Brothers Elementary School?
49.4% of students at Wright Brothers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright Brothers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wright Brothers Elementary School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Huber Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright Brothers Elementary School?
Wright Brothers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Wright Brothers Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Huber Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Brothers Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Huber Heights, 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 Huber Heights on the city page.
Is Wright Brothers Elementary School a good school?
Wright Brothers Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Huber Heights City?
Besides Wright Brothers Elementary School, Huber Heights City also operates Wayne High School (1,772 students), Weisenborn Junior High (845 students), and Rushmore Elementary School (621 students). See the Huber Heights City district page for the complete list.
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