Enrollment
351
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Youngstown, OH
E J Blott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for E J Blott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390501903870
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E J Blott Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 351
- students enrolled
E J Blott Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E J Blott Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Liberty Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390501903870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E J Blott Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at E J Blott Elementary School
E J Blott Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 351 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13:1, E J Blott Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Ohio schools and 29% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 351 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 led by White (44%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Youngstown's public schools, it stands alongside Austintown Elementary School (996 students): E J Blott Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 17.8:1).
Liberty Local also operates Liberty High School (492 students) and William S Guy Middle School (254 students) alongside E J Blott 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 E J Blott Elementary School compares
E J Blott 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Ohio - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.4%
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
$12,755
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 43.6%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, E J Blott 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 Liberty Local, which includes E J Blott Elementary School.
$12,755
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 33.3%
Federal 18.9%
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 E J Blott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Guy Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E J Blott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Youngstown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Austintown Elementary School
Standard public school
996 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Volney Rogers School
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 12:1 students per teacher
Paul C Bunn Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Standard public school
307 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Taft Elementary School
Standard public school
274 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~351 students)
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Frequently asked questions about E J Blott Elementary School
How many students attend E J Blott Elementary School?
E J Blott Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E J Blott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E J Blott Elementary School is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% 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 E J Blott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at E J Blott Elementary School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E J Blott Elementary School?
E J Blott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 E J Blott Elementary School rank among schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, E J Blott Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Youngstown, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Youngstown on the city page.
Is E J Blott Elementary School a good school?
E J Blott Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more 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 Liberty Local?
Besides E J Blott Elementary School, Liberty Local also operates Liberty High School (492 students) and William S Guy Middle School (254 students). See the Liberty Local district page for the complete list.
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