School overview
At a glance
Reported students
530
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,716 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530
Medill Elementary School: 530 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
19.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Medill Elementary School
Medill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lancaster. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Lancaster City. NCES reports 530 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,716 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.8%) and multiracial (6.8%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Medill Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.8%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Lancaster City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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530 reported students
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530 reported students
Tallmadge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
486 reported students
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
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611 reported students
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Elementary · Grades 02–08
18 reported students
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students