At a glance
Reported students
672
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
739.5
Miami Whitewater Elementary School: 672 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
18.7:1 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
- 561
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Miami Whitewater Elementary School
Miami Whitewater Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Harrison. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Southwest Local. NCES reports 672 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 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, close to 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 (86.8%) and multiracial (5.2%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.1%. 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 Miami Whitewater Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.84
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White86.8%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black2.2%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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 Southwest Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harrison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
604 reported students
Crosby Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
807 reported students
Harrison Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,069 reported students
William Henry Harrison High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,122 reported students
Wildcat Pathways Academy
High · Grades 09–12
66 reported students
Public schools near Miami Whitewater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Elementary School Elementary · Southwest Local | KG–05 | 604 | 2.2 mi |
| Crosby Elementary School Elementary · Southwest Local | KG–05 | 807 | 3.1 mi |
| Bright Elementary School Elementary · Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp | KG–05 | 534 | 5.4 mi |
| Morgan Elementary School Elementary · Ross Local | PK–03 | 385 | 5.4 mi |
| Three Rivers Elementary Elementary · Three Rivers Local | PK–04 | 731 | 6.2 mi |
| Elda Elementary School Elementary · Ross Local | KG–03 | 327 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Miami Whitewater Elementary School
What grades does Miami Whitewater Elementary School serve?
Miami Whitewater Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southwest Local.
How many students attend Miami Whitewater Elementary School?
Miami Whitewater Elementary School reported 672 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 561 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Miami Whitewater Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 672 students and 36 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 Miami Whitewater Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Miami Whitewater Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southwest Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Miami Whitewater Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50% 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 Miami Whitewater Elementary School in?
Miami Whitewater Elementary School is part of Southwest Local, based in Harrison, OH, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Miami Whitewater Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harrison Elementary School (2.2 mi), Crosby Elementary School (3.1 mi), Bright Elementary School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.