- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, OH
John Clem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Clem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444501374
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Clem Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Clem Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Clem Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
John Clem Elementary School shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390444501374 · Newark, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 16.1:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
John Clem Elementary School shrank from 420 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
John Clem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- This school 386
John Clem Elementary School
386 students
What this shows John Clem Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Clem Elementary School compares
John Clem 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat 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 + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, John Clem Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Clem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Clem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Licking Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
913 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Legend Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcguffey Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 16:1 students per teacher
Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Newton Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
265 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Clem Elementary School
How many students attend John Clem Elementary School?
John Clem Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Clem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Clem Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 John Clem Elementary School?
46.2% of students at John Clem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Clem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Clem Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Clem Elementary School?
John Clem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Clem Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, John Clem Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark City?
Besides John Clem Elementary School, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Legend Elementary (475 students), and Liberty Middle School (456 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.