- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Howard, OH
East Knox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Knox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001305458
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Knox Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 514
- students enrolled
East Knox Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
East Knox Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 391001305458 · Howard, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 19:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Knox Junior/Senior High School (369 students)
East Knox Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How East Knox Elementary School compares
East Knox 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,789
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 + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, East Knox Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Knox Local reports $13,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Knox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Knox Junior/Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Knox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Knox Elementary School
How many students attend East Knox Elementary School?
East Knox Elementary School has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Howard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Knox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Knox Elementary School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Knox Elementary School?
31.4% of students at East Knox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Knox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Knox Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Howard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Knox Elementary School?
East Knox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in East Knox Local?
Besides East Knox Elementary School, East Knox Local also operates East Knox Junior/Senior High School (369 students). See the East Knox Local district page for the complete list.