Enrollment
441
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centerburg, OH
Centerburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centerburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390478203005
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerburg Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Centerburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerburg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerburg Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Centerburg, OH.
School address
District: Centerburg Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390478203005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerburg Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerburg Elementary School
Centerburg Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Centerburg, Ohio, enrolling 441 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 441 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.
Among 664 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #470, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Centerburg Local also operates Centerburg High School (299 students) and Centerburg Middle School (243 students) alongside Centerburg 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 Centerburg Elementary School compares
Centerburg 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Ohio - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$13,112
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 95.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Centerburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerburg Local, which includes Centerburg Elementary School.
$13,112
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 45.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Centerburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerburg High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerburg Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary 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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerburg Elementary School
How many students attend Centerburg Elementary School?
Centerburg Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centerburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerburg Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower 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 Centerburg Elementary School?
18.5% of students at Centerburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centerburg Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Centerburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerburg Elementary School?
Centerburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Centerburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Centerburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerburg Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Centerburg, 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 Centerburg on the city page.
Is Centerburg Elementary School a good school?
Centerburg Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Centerburg Local?
Besides Centerburg Elementary School, Centerburg Local also operates Centerburg High School (299 students) and Centerburg Middle School (243 students). See the Centerburg Local district page for the complete list.
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