Enrollment
459
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Apple Creek, OH
Apple Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Apple Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390505803995
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apple Creek Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Apple Creek · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Apple Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Apple Creek, OH.
School address
District: Southeast Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390505803995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apple Creek Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apple Creek Elementary School
Apple Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Apple Creek, Ohio, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 759 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #343.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Southeast Local also operates Waynedale High School (333 students) and John R Lea Middle School (188 students) alongside Apple Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Apple Creek Elementary School compares
Apple Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 3% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Apple Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Local, which includes Apple Creek Elementary School.
$15,960
Per student
+9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.1%
State 26.5%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Apple Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynedale High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R Lea Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Eaton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fredericksburg Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmesville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apple Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Apple Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Apple Creek Elementary School?
Apple Creek Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Apple Creek, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Creek Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apple Creek Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Apple Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apple Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Apple Creek Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Apple Creek, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apple Creek Elementary School?
Apple Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apple Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Apple Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Apple Creek, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Apple Creek on the city page.
Is Apple Creek Elementary School a good school?
Apple Creek Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Southeast Local?
Besides Apple Creek Elementary School, Southeast Local also operates Waynedale High School (333 students), John R Lea Middle School (188 students), and Mount Eaton Elementary School (128 students). See the Southeast Local district page for the complete list.
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