- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, OH
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390442001130
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Lancaster, OH.
School address
District: Lancaster City · Ohio
NCES ID 390442001130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390442001130 · Lancaster, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 21.2:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster High School (1,995 students)
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster High
Lancaster High School
1,995 students
- General Sherma 693
General Sherman Junior High School
693 students
- Thomas Ewing J 643
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
643 students
- Tarhe Trails E 611
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
611 students
- This school 530
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
530 students
- Gorsuch West E 530
Gorsuch West Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Mt. Pleasant Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Pleasant Elementary School compares
Mt. Pleasant 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$14,319
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
2
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 4.5%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster City reports $14,319 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Sherman Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Ewing Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarhe Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorsuch West Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Pleasant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
Standard public school
612 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Tarhe Trails Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Gorsuch West Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Tallmadge Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
How many students attend Mt. Pleasant Elementary School?
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, OH. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School?
48.4% of students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Pleasant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Lancaster, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Pleasant Elementary School?
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Mt. Pleasant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster City?
Besides Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, Lancaster City also operates Lancaster High School (1,995 students), General Sherman Junior High School (693 students), and Thomas Ewing Junior High School (643 students). See the Lancaster City district page for the complete list.