Enrollment
511
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Etna Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Etna Elementary
Etna Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Etna, Ohio, enrolling 511 students.
At 17.6:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 773 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #256.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1022 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Southwest Licking Local spends $10,609 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Etna's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kirkersville Elementary School (483 students): Etna Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 19.3:1).
Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students) and Watkins Middle School (1,147 students) alongside Etna Elementary.
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 Etna Elementary compares
Etna Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Licking Local, which includes Etna Elementary.
$10,609
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 35.5%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~511 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Etna on the city page.
Is Etna Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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