Enrollment
195
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Philadelphia, OH
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444801397
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in New Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
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 #2 of 5 elementary schools in New Philadelphia, OH.
School address
District: New Philadelphia City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444801397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+18% 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 small elementary school in New Philadelphia, Ohio, enrolling 195 students.
At 17.7:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 195 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Philadelphia's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Elementary School (429 students): Central Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 19.5:1).
New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students) and Joseph Welty Middle School (668 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▲ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,420
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Philadelphia City, which includes Central Elementary School.
$12,420
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 36.4%
Federal 16.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Welty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in New Philadelphia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
York Elementary School
Standard public school
209 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
West Elementary School
Standard public school
198 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
159 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~195 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 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 3% 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 Central Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in New Philadelphia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Philadelphia on the city page.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School earns 45/100 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 New Philadelphia City?
Besides Central Elementary School, New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students), Joseph Welty Middle School (668 students), and South Elementary School (429 students). See the New Philadelphia City district page for the complete list.
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