- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Gilead, OH
Park Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390455302268
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Avenue Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mount Gilead · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mount Gilead, OH.
School address
District: Mount Gilead Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390455302268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Park Avenue Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390455302268 · Mount Gilead, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 18.3:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Gilead High School (274 students)
Park Avenue Elementary School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Park Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Park Avenue Elementary School
475 students
- Mt Gilead High
Mt Gilead High School
274 students
- Mt Gilead Midd
Mt Gilead Middle School
226 students
What this shows Park Avenue Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Avenue Elementary School compares
Park Avenue 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▲ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$14,813
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Park Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Gilead Exempted Village reports $14,813 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Gilead High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Gilead Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Gilead, OH. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Avenue Elementary School?
34.5% of students at Park Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Avenue Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Mount Gilead, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Park Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Gilead?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mount Gilead, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Gilead Exempted Village?
Besides Park Avenue Elementary School, Mount Gilead Exempted Village also operates Mt Gilead High School (274 students) and Mt Gilead Middle School (226 students). See the Mount Gilead Exempted Village district page for the complete list.