Enrollment
483
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etna, OH
Kirkersville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kirkersville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390480403095
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkersville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Etna · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirkersville Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkersville Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Etna, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Licking Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480403095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirkersville Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirkersville Elementary School
Kirkersville Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Etna, Ohio, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 712 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #394.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% 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 Etna Elementary (511 students): Kirkersville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students) and Watkins Middle School (1,147 students) alongside Kirkersville Elementary School.
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 Kirkersville Elementary School compares
Kirkersville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 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: 0.6 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 74.5%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Kirkersville Elementary School 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 Kirkersville Elementary School.
$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 Kirkersville Elementary School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watkins Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pataskala Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkersville Elementary School'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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kirkersville Elementary School
How many students attend Kirkersville Elementary School?
Kirkersville Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etna, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkersville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkersville Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirkersville Elementary School?
19.2% of students at Kirkersville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkersville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kirkersville Elementary School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Etna, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkersville Elementary School?
Kirkersville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kirkersville Elementary School rank among public schools in Etna?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkersville Elementary School ranks #2 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 Kirkersville Elementary School a good school?
Kirkersville Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Kirkersville Elementary School, 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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