Enrollment
415
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Palestine, OH
East Palestine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Palestine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390439200876
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Palestine Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Palestine · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Palestine Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Palestine Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Palestine, OH.
School address
District: East Palestine City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439200876 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Palestine Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Palestine Elementary School
East Palestine Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in East Palestine, Ohio, enrolling 415 students.
At 18:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 653 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #338.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Palestine City also operates East Palestine High School (269 students) and East Palestine Middle School (265 students) alongside East Palestine 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 Palestine Elementary School compares
East Palestine 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.3%
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, East Palestine Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Palestine City, which includes East Palestine Elementary School.
$13,538
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 16.0%
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 Palestine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Palestine High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Palestine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Palestine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~415 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Palestine Elementary School
How many students attend East Palestine Elementary School?
East Palestine Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Palestine, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Palestine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Palestine Elementary School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Palestine Elementary School?
38.3% of students at East Palestine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Palestine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Palestine Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in East Palestine, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Palestine Elementary School?
East Palestine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Palestine Elementary School rank among public schools in East Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, East Palestine Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Palestine, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in East Palestine on the city page.
Is East Palestine Elementary School a good school?
East Palestine Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 East Palestine City?
Besides East Palestine Elementary School, East Palestine City also operates East Palestine High School (269 students) and East Palestine Middle School (265 students). See the East Palestine City district page for the complete list.
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