Enrollment
981
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Albany, OH
New Albany Primary School
Federal NCES profile for New Albany Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469902733
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Albany Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in New Albany · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 7.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Albany Primary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Albany Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in New Albany, OH.
School address
District: New Albany-Plain Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469902733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Albany Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Albany Primary School
New Albany Primary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in New Albany, Ohio, enrolling 981 students.
At 16.6:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.1% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 981 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among New Albany's elementary schools, it stands alongside New Albany Intermediate School (1,134 students): New Albany Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 17.4:1).
New Albany-Plain Local also operates New Albany High School (1,601 students) and New Albany Intermediate School (1,134 students) alongside New Albany Primary 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 New Albany Primary School compares
New Albany Primary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.1% | ▼ 78% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,936
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 61.9%
African American 11.7%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, New Albany Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Albany-Plain Local, which includes New Albany Primary School.
$13,936
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.8%
State 11.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 New Albany Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Albany Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Albany Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Albany Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Albany Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in New Albany
1 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 (~981 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Albany Primary School
How many students attend New Albany Primary School?
New Albany Primary School has 981 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Albany, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Albany Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Albany Primary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 New Albany Primary School?
7.1% of students at New Albany Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Albany Primary School?
The largest demographic group at New Albany Primary School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in New Albany, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Albany Primary School?
New Albany Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 New Albany Primary School rank among public schools in New Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, New Albany Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in New Albany, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Albany on the city page.
Is New Albany Primary School a good school?
New Albany Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 New Albany-Plain Local?
Besides New Albany Primary School, New Albany-Plain Local also operates New Albany High School (1,601 students), New Albany Intermediate School (1,134 students), and New Albany Middle School (768 students). See the New Albany-Plain Local district page for the complete list.
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