- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chardon, OH
Munson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Munson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390471802793
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Munson Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Chardon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Munson Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Munson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Chardon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Munson Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390471802793 · Chardon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 17:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chardon High School (1,054 students)
Munson Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Munson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chardon High S
Chardon High School
1,054 students
- Chardon Middle
Chardon Middle School
716 students
- This school 238
Munson Elementary School
238 students
- Park Elementar 224
Park Elementary School
224 students
- Chardon Early 219
Chardon Early Learning Center
219 students
What this shows Munson Elementary School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Munson Elementary School compares
Munson 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,078
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Munson Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chardon Local reports $15,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Munson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chardon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chardon Early Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Munson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Chardon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Munson Elementary School
How many students attend Munson Elementary School?
Munson Elementary School has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chardon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Munson Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Munson Elementary School?
18.8% of students at Munson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Munson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Munson Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Chardon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Munson Elementary School?
Munson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Munson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chardon?
By Resource Investment Index, Munson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Chardon, 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 Chardon on the city page.
What other schools are in Chardon Local?
Besides Munson Elementary School, Chardon Local also operates Chardon High School (1,054 students), Chardon Middle School (716 students), and Park Elementary School (224 students). See the Chardon Local district page for the complete list.