Enrollment
996
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Youngstown, OH
Austintown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Austintown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390482903193
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austintown Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Austintown Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austintown Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Austintown Local Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390482903193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austintown Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austintown Elementary School
Austintown Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 996 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 51.4% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 996 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #110, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Youngstown's public schools, it stands alongside E J Blott Elementary School (351 students): Austintown Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 13:1).
Austintown Local Schools also operates Fitch High School (1,235 students) and Austintown Middle School (986 students) alongside Austintown 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 Austintown Elementary School compares
Austintown 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 67.7%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Austintown Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austintown Local Schools, which includes Austintown Elementary School.
$12,352
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 43.1%
Federal 16.1%
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 Austintown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austintown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austintown Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austintown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Youngstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E J Blott Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 13:1 students per teacher
Volney Rogers School
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 12:1 students per teacher
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Standard public school
307 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
274 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~996 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Austintown Elementary School
How many students attend Austintown Elementary School?
Austintown Elementary School has 996 students enrolled. It is a public school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austintown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austintown Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austintown Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Austintown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austintown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Austintown Elementary School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austintown Elementary School?
Austintown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Austintown Elementary School rank among schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Austintown Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Youngstown on the city page.
Is Austintown Elementary School a good school?
Austintown Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Austintown Local Schools?
Besides Austintown Elementary School, Austintown Local Schools also operates Fitch High School (1,235 students), Austintown Middle School (986 students), and Austintown Intermediate School (895 students). See the Austintown Local Schools district page for the complete list.
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