- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Columbia Elementary School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 391001201351 · Mount Vernon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 18.8:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (944 students)
Columbia Elementary School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
944 students
- Mount Vernon M
Mount Vernon Middle School
787 students
- Twin Oak Eleme 371
Twin Oak Elementary School
371 students
- Pleasant Stree 329
Pleasant Street Elementary School
329 students
- This school 244
Columbia Elementary School
244 students
- Dan Emmett Ele 244
Dan Emmett Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary School compares
Columbia Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,724
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
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.
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
District finance for Mount Vernon City reports $13,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~244 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.