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Mercer Elementary School

2600 Bartels Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244Forest Hills Local →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
646
Students
Total enrolled
$14,336
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 20% vs nat'l
31/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 39% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 646 students in grades KG–06 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,336 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 31th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mercer Elementary School is a large elementary in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving grades KG–06 with 646 students. The district invests $14,336 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 31/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Mercer Elementary School

646
Total Students
18.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution341 male · 305 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 94 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian2%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390473402847

Academic Outcomes at Mercer Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
31
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 31th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 3th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45244

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,336Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,336
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,308
Student Support$2,724
Administration$1,720
Operations$2,150
Other$1,434
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,336 spent per student, an estimated $6,351 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
63%
State government
25.1%
Local (property tax)
62.6%
Federal programs
12.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (31/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sherwood Elementary SchoolWilson Elementary SchoolAyer Elementary SchoolMaddux Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Nagel Middle School
↓
High School
Anderson High SchoolTurpin High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyHamilton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictForest Hills Local →
Phone: (513)232-7000
NCES ID: 390473402847
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 Forest Hills Local
High
Anderson High School
1,215 students · 09–12
12% FRL
High
Turpin High School
1,061 students · 09–12
● 31 opp7% FRL
Mid
Nagel Middle School
1,055 students · 06–08
13% FRL
Elem
Sherwood Elementary School
709 students · PK–06
9% FRL
Elem
Wilson Elementary School
689 students · KG–06
● 31 opp3% FRL
Elem
Ayer Elementary School
609 students · KG–06
12% FRL
Elem
Maddux Elementary School
582 students · KG–06
14% FRL
Elem
Summit Elementary School
552 students · KG–06
16% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2600 Bartels Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244
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.