Enrollment
505
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390450701979
Etna Road Elementary School — Whitehall, OH
Federal NCES profile for Etna Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Whitehall City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Etna Road Elementary School reports 505 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Whitehall City spends $14,883 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.7% from local sources (property taxes), 53.3% from the state, and 22.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Etna Road Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 505 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,883
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 505 Top 68% in Ohio — larger than 32% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390450701979
Student demographics
African American 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
White 13.7%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 37
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall City, which includes Etna Road Elementary School.
$14,883
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 53.3%
Federal 22.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar elementary schools in Whitehall
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Etna Road Elementary School
How many students attend Etna Road Elementary School?
Etna Road Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Whitehall, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etna Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Etna Road Elementary School is African American at 39.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Whitehall, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etna Road Elementary School?
Etna Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.