- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Philadelphia, OH
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444801398
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in New Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in New Philadelphia, OH.
School address
District: New Philadelphia City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444801398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390444801398 · New Philadelphia, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 19.7:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: New Philadelphia High School (748 students)
East Elementary School held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 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
- New Philadelph
New Philadelphia High School
748 students
- Joseph Welty M
Joseph Welty Middle School
668 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
429 students
- This school 236
East Elementary School
236 students
- York Elementar 209
York Elementary School
209 students
- West Elementar 198
West Elementary School
198 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.2%
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
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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, East Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for New Philadelphia City reports $12,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in New Philadelphia
3 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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Philadelphia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
38.1% 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 72.5% of enrollment, in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 East Elementary School rank among schools in New Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in New Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in New Philadelphia City?
Besides East 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.