Enrollment
388
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Logan, OH
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442405285
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Logan · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 388
- students enrolled
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Logan, OH.
School address
District: Logan-Hocking Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390442405285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Logan, Ohio, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 388 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 776 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Logan's public schools, it stands alongside Chieftain Elementary School (347 students): Central Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 15.1:1).
Logan-Hocking Local also operates Logan-Hocking Middle School (1,008 students) and Logan High School (998 students) alongside Central 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 Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Ohio - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,686
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 95.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Central 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 Logan-Hocking Local, which includes Central Elementary School.
$14,686
Per student
+0%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 41.7%
Federal 17.8%
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 Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan-Hocking Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chieftain Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Furnace Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Logan
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~388 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Logan, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Logan, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central 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 Central Elementary School rank among schools in Logan?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Logan, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Logan on the city page.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Logan-Hocking Local?
Besides Central Elementary School, Logan-Hocking Local also operates Logan-Hocking Middle School (1,008 students), Logan High School (998 students), and Chieftain Elementary School (347 students). See the Logan-Hocking Local district page for the complete list.
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