- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Central Elementary School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390444801397 · New Philadelphia, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 17.7:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: New Philadelphia High School (748 students)
Central Elementary School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Philadelph
New Philadelphia High School
748 students
- Joseph Welty M
Joseph Welty Middle School
668 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
429 students
- East Elementar 236
East Elementary School
236 students
- York Elementar 209
York Elementary School
209 students
- This school 195
Central Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for New Philadelphia City reports $12,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~195 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.