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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Colerain Elementary School

4850 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251Northwest Local →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
586
Students
Total enrolled
$14,893
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 586 students in grades KG–05 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,893 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Colerain Elementary School is a large elementary in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving grades KG–05 with 586 students. The district invests $14,893 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Colerain Elementary School

586
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution305 male · 281 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 291 students
Student Composition
55%
19%
13%
Asian6%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black19%
Multiracial13%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390473602854

Academic Outcomes at Colerain Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45251

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,893Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,893
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,553
Student Support$2,830
Administration$1,787
Operations$2,234
Other$1,489
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,893 spent per student, an estimated $6,598 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
53%
State government
26.8%
Local (property tax)
53.4%
Federal programs
19.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pleasant Run Elementary SchoolStruble Elementary SchoolTaylor Elementary SchoolMonfort Heights Elementary School
↓
Middle
White Oak Middle SchoolPleasant Run Middle SchoolColerain Middle School
↓
High School
Colerain High SchoolNorthwest High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyHamilton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorthwest Local →
Phone: (513)385-8740
NCES ID: 390473602854
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Cincinnati seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Northwest Local
High
Colerain High School
1,747 students · 09–12
● 38 opp54% FRL
High
Northwest High School
948 students · 09–12
● 43 opp57% FRL
Elem
Pleasant Run Elementary School
911 students · KG–05
● 43 opp
Elem
Struble Elementary School
875 students · KG–05
● 40 opp
Elem
Taylor Elementary School
821 students · KG–05
● 38 opp
Mid
White Oak Middle School
729 students · 06–08
● 40 opp46% FRL
Mid
Pleasant Run Middle School
689 students · 06–08
● 43 opp45% FRL
Mid
Colerain Middle School
580 students · 06–08
● 38 opp56% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4850 Poole Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.