Enrollment
382
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390448201710
East Garfield Elementary School — Steubenville, OH
Federal NCES profile for East Garfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Steubenville City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Garfield Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Garfield Elementary School reports 382 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 15 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Steubenville City spends $13,592 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.2% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Garfield Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,592
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 382 Top 49% in Ohio — larger than 51% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390448201710
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 25.0
Students per counselor 15:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Steubenville City, which includes East Garfield Elementary School.
$13,592
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 15.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Steubenville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Garfield Elementary School?
East Garfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.