- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, OH
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391001201353
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mount Vernon, OH.
School address
District: Mount Vernon City · Ohio
NCES ID 391001201353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 391001201353 · Mount Vernon, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 18.3:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (944 students)
East Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 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
- 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
- Columbia Eleme 244
Columbia Elementary School
244 students
- This school 238
East Elementary School
238 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 238 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 89.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, East 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 East 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 |
| Columbia Elementary 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
- 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
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Mount Vernon
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
36.5% 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 89.9% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 East Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon City?
Besides East 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.