At a glance
Reported students
604
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487.5
Sidney Fenn Elementary School: 604 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
19.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Sidney Fenn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Medina. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Medina City SD. NCES reports 604 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.5:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.3%) and multiracial (7.1%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sidney Fenn Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.96 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.11
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.3%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Medina City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
500 reported students
Ella Canavan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
H G Blake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Eliza Northrop Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
A. I. Root Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
690 reported students
Claggett Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
724 reported students
Public schools near Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Northrop Elementary Elementary · Medina City SD | KG–05 | 466 | 1.1 mi |
| Ella Canavan Elementary School Elementary · Medina City SD | KG–05 | 475 | 1.4 mi |
| H G Blake Elementary School Elementary · Medina City SD | KG–05 | 470 | 2.1 mi |
| Ralph E. Waite Elementary Elementary · Medina City SD | KG–05 | 500 | 2.8 mi |
| Buckeye Primary School Elementary · Buckeye Local | KG–03 | 581 | 4.9 mi |
| Applewood Elementary School Elementary · Brunswick City | KG–05 | 475 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sidney Fenn Elementary School
What grades does Sidney Fenn Elementary School serve?
Sidney Fenn Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Medina City SD.
How many students attend Sidney Fenn Elementary School?
Sidney Fenn Elementary School reported 604 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sidney Fenn Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.5:1, based on 604 students and 30.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sidney Fenn Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sidney Fenn Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Medina City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sidney Fenn Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sidney Fenn Elementary School in?
Sidney Fenn Elementary School is part of Medina City SD, based in Medina, OH, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sidney Fenn Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eliza Northrop Elementary (1.1 mi), Ella Canavan Elementary School (1.4 mi), H G Blake Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.