Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steubenville, OH
East Garfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448201710
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Garfield Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Steubenville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 382
- students enrolled
East Garfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Garfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Steubenville, OH.
School address
District: Steubenville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448201710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Garfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Garfield Elementary School
East Garfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Steubenville, Ohio, enrolling 382 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 15 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Steubenville's public schools, it stands alongside Pugliese Elementary West (449 students): East Garfield Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18.7:1).
Steubenville City also operates Harding Middle School (793 students) and Steubenville High School (706 students) alongside East Garfield 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 East Garfield Elementary School compares
East Garfield 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$11,862
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
Counselors25.0 FTE
Per 15 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.
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 40.8%
African American 36.9%
Two or More 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, East Garfield 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 Steubenville City, which includes East Garfield Elementary School.
$11,862
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 59.6%
Federal 23.2%
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 East Garfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steubenville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pugliese Elementary West | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wells Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Stem Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Garfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in Steubenville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Garfield Elementary School
How many students attend East Garfield Elementary School?
East Garfield Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steubenville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Garfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Garfield Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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 East Garfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Garfield Elementary School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Steubenville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Garfield Elementary School?
East Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 East Garfield Elementary School rank among schools in Steubenville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Garfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Steubenville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Steubenville on the city page.
Is East Garfield Elementary School a good school?
East Garfield Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Steubenville City?
Besides East Garfield Elementary School, Steubenville City also operates Harding Middle School (793 students), Steubenville High School (706 students), and Pugliese Elementary West (449 students). See the Steubenville City district page for the complete list.
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