Enrollment
244
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, OH
Columbia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001201351
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Mount Vernon, OH.
School address
District: Mount Vernon City · Ohio
NCES ID 391001201351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia Elementary School
Columbia Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mount Vernon, Ohio, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mount Vernon City also operates Mount Vernon High School (944 students) and Mount Vernon Middle School (787 students) alongside Columbia 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 Columbia Elementary School compares
Columbia 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▲ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,889
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Columbia 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 Mount Vernon City, which includes Columbia Elementary School.
$12,889
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 38.9%
Federal 16.2%
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 Columbia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Twin Oak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Street Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dan Emmett Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~244 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Elementary School?
35.9% of students at Columbia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Columbia Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon on the city page.
Is Columbia Elementary School a good school?
Columbia Elementary School earns 58/100 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 Mount Vernon City?
Besides Columbia Elementary School, Mount Vernon City also operates Mount Vernon High School (944 students), Mount Vernon Middle School (787 students), and Twin Oak Elementary School (371 students). See the Mount Vernon City district page for the complete list.
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