- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Arthur, OH
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390503903932
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mc Arthur · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 327
- students enrolled
Central Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mc Arthur, OH.
School address
District: Vinton County Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390503903932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390503903932 · Mc Arthur, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Vinton County High School (491 students)
Central Elementary held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vinton County
Vinton County High School
491 students
- Vinton County
Vinton County Middle School
359 students
- This school
Central Elementary
327 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
258 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary
221 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$17,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Central Elementary is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vinton County Local reports $17,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vinton County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Mc Arthur
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Arthur, OH. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 98.2% of enrollment, in Mc Arthur, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central Elementary rank among public schools in Mc Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mc Arthur, 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 Vinton County Local?
Besides Central Elementary, Vinton County Local also operates Vinton County High School (491 students), Vinton County Middle School (359 students), and West Elementary (258 students). See the Vinton County Local district page for the complete list.