Enrollment
238
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Munson Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Munson Elementary School
Munson Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chardon, Ohio, enrolling 238 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Chardon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chardon Middle School (716 students): Munson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 16.7:1).
Chardon Local also operates Chardon High School (1,054 students) and Chardon Middle School (716 students) alongside Munson 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 Munson Elementary School compares
Munson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chardon Local, which includes Munson Elementary School.
$14,402
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 19.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~238 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Munson Elementary School a good school?
Munson Elementary School earns 51/100 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 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.
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