- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, OH
Mcguffey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcguffey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444501384
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcguffey Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcguffey Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcguffey Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Mcguffey Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390444501384 · Newark, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 16:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Mcguffey Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mcguffey 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
- This school 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- Carson Element 414
Carson Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Mcguffey Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcguffey Elementary School compares
Mcguffey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 95% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Mcguffey Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcguffey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcguffey 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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
Carson Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
John Clem Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.1:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcguffey Elementary School
How many students attend Mcguffey Elementary School?
Mcguffey Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcguffey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcguffey Elementary School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Mcguffey Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Mcguffey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcguffey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcguffey Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcguffey Elementary School?
Mcguffey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Mcguffey Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcguffey Elementary School ranks #7 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 Mcguffey 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.