- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Apple Creek Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390505803995 · Apple Creek, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 21.9:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynedale High School (333 students)
Apple Creek Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Apple Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Apple Creek Elementary School
459 students
- Waynedale High
Waynedale High School
333 students
- John R Lea Mid
John R Lea Middle School
188 students
- Mount Eaton El 128
Mount Eaton Elementary School
128 students
- Fredericksburg 127
Fredericksburg Elementary School
127 students
- Holmesville El 100
Holmesville Elementary School
100 students
What this shows Apple Creek Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apple Creek Elementary School compares
Apple Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,656
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Southeast Local reports $16,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.