- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etna, OH
Etna Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Etna Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480406137
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etna Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Etna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Etna Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Etna Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Etna, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Licking Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480406137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Etna Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390480406137 · Etna, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 17.6:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students)
Etna Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Etna Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watkins Memori
Watkins Memorial High School
1,397 students
- Watkins Middle
Watkins Middle School
1,147 students
- Watkins Interm
Watkins Intermediate School
801 students
- This school 511
Etna Elementary
511 students
- Kirkersville E 483
Kirkersville Elementary School
483 students
- Pataskala Elem 457
Pataskala Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Etna Elementary reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Etna Elementary compares
Etna Elementary 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,739
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
Asian 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Etna Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Licking Local reports $11,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Etna Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watkins Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirkersville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pataskala Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etna Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Etna
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Etna Elementary
How many students attend Etna Elementary?
Etna Elementary has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 Etna Elementary?
27.6% of students at Etna Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etna Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Etna Elementary is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Etna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etna Elementary?
Etna Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Etna Elementary rank among public schools in Etna?
By Resource Investment Index, Etna Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Etna, 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 Southwest Licking Local?
Besides Etna Elementary, Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students), Watkins Middle School (1,147 students), and Watkins Intermediate School (801 students). See the Southwest Licking Local district page for the complete list.