Enrollment
387
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zanesville, OH
National Road
Federal NCES profile for National Road, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390451705123
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
National Road earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Zanesville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 387
- students enrolled
National Road has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, National Road ranks #4 of 6 schools in Zanesville, OH.
School address
District: Zanesville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451705123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How National Road compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at National Road
National Road is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Zanesville, Ohio, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 25% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Zanesville's public schools, it stands alongside Zane Grey Elementary School (915 students): National Road is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 19.1:1).
Zanesville City also operates Zane Grey Elementary School (915 students) and Zanesville High School (689 students) alongside National Road.
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 National Road compares
National Road on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$15,800
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 72.4%
Two or More 18.9%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, National Road is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zanesville City, which includes National Road.
$15,800
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 56.4%
Federal 16.8%
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 National Road Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Grey Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zanesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Mcintire Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zanesville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to National Road's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Zanesville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Zane Grey Elementary School
Standard public school
915 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Zanesville Campus
Vocational / career-technical school
729 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
West Muskingum Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
John Mcintire Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Maysville O Tags
Standard public school
104 students 34.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~387 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about National Road
How many students attend National Road?
National Road has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zanesville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at National Road?
The student-teacher ratio at National Road is 22.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of National Road?
The largest demographic group at National Road is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Zanesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for National Road?
National Road has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does National Road rank among schools in Zanesville?
By Resource Investment Index, National Road ranks #4 of 6 schools in Zanesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zanesville on the city page.
Is National Road a good school?
National Road earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. 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 Zanesville City?
Besides National Road, Zanesville City also operates Zane Grey Elementary School (915 students), Zanesville High School (689 students), and John Mcintire Elementary School (604 students). See the Zanesville City district page for the complete list.
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