- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, OH
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390435200100
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Athens, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
East Elementary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 390435200100 · Athens, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (685 students)
East Elementary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
685 students
- The Plains Int
The Plains Intermediate School
500 students
- Morrison Gordo
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
393 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
360 students
- This school
East Elementary School
329 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 83.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Plains Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morrison Gordon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Athens
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, OH. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower 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 East Elementary School?
43.8% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Athens, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among public schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Athens, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides East Elementary School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (685 students), The Plains Intermediate School (500 students), and Morrison Gordon Elementary School (393 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.