Enrollment
569
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bucyrus, OH
Wynford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wynford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390465202582
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wynford Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Bucyrus · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wynford Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wynford Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bucyrus, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wynford Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wynford Elementary School
Wynford Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bucyrus, Ohio, enrolling 569 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 697 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #432.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1138 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wynford Local spends $11,442 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bucyrus's public schools, it stands alongside Bucyrus Elementary School (562 students): Wynford Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 17:1).
Wynford Local also operates Wynford High School (258 students) and Wynford Middle School (252 students) alongside Wynford 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 Wynford Elementary School compares
Wynford 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Ohio - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$11,442
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 97.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Wynford 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 Wynford Local, which includes Wynford Elementary School.
$11,442
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 42.1%
Federal 18.9%
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 Wynford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynford High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wynford Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wynford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Bucyrus
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~569 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wynford Elementary School
How many students attend Wynford Elementary School?
Wynford Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bucyrus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wynford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wynford Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wynford Elementary School?
34.9% of students at Wynford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wynford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wynford Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Bucyrus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wynford Elementary School?
Wynford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wynford Elementary School rank among public schools in Bucyrus?
By Resource Investment Index, Wynford Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bucyrus, 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 Bucyrus on the city page.
Is Wynford Elementary School a good school?
Wynford Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less 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 Wynford Local?
Besides Wynford Elementary School, Wynford Local also operates Wynford High School (258 students) and Wynford Middle School (252 students). See the Wynford Local district page for the complete list.
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