- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castalia, OH
Margaretta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Margaretta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468002660
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaretta Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Castalia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaretta Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaretta Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Castalia, OH.
School address
District: Margaretta Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468002660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Margaretta Elementary School grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 390468002660 · Castalia, OH Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 17.9:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Margaretta High School (536 students)
Margaretta Elementary School grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Margaretta Elementary School compares
Margaretta Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,300
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Margaretta Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Margaretta Local reports $16,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaretta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaretta High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaretta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Castalia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaretta Elementary School
How many students attend Margaretta Elementary School?
Margaretta Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castalia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaretta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaretta Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% 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 Margaretta Elementary School?
25.3% of students at Margaretta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaretta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Margaretta Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Castalia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaretta Elementary School?
Margaretta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Margaretta Elementary School rank among public schools in Castalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaretta Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Castalia, 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 Margaretta Local?
Besides Margaretta Elementary School, Margaretta Local also operates Margaretta High School (536 students). See the Margaretta Local district page for the complete list.