- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
East Palestine Elementary School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 390439200876 · East Palestine, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 18:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: East Palestine High School (269 students)
East Palestine Elementary School shrank from 441 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
East Palestine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Palestine Elementary School
415 students
- East Palestine
East Palestine High School
269 students
- East Palestine
East Palestine Middle School
265 students
What this shows East Palestine Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Palestine Elementary School compares
East Palestine Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,632
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
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.
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
District finance for East Palestine City reports $13,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~415 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.