Enrollment
445
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Marys, OH
St. Marys East Primary School
Federal NCES profile for St. Marys East Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390447201583
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Marys East Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Marys East Primary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Marys East Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saint Marys, OH.
School address
District: St Marys City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447201583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Marys East Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Marys East Primary School
St. Marys East Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Marys, Ohio, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.2% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 747 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #593, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Saint Marys's elementary schools, it stands alongside St Marys West Intermediate School (425 students): St. Marys East Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 21.3:1).
St Marys City also operates St Marys Memorial High School (669 students) and St. Marys Middle School (445 students) alongside St. Marys East 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 St. Marys East Primary School compares
St. Marys East 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, St. Marys East Primary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Marys City, which includes St. Marys East Primary School.
$13,019
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 39.8%
Federal 14.4%
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 St. Marys East Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Marys Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Marys West Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Marys East Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Saint Marys
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 (~445 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Marys East Primary School
How many students attend St. Marys East Primary School?
St. Marys East Primary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Marys, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Marys East Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Marys East Primary School is 20.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Marys East Primary School?
31.2% of students at St. Marys East Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Marys East Primary School?
The largest demographic group at St. Marys East Primary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Marys East Primary School?
St. Marys East Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 St. Marys East Primary School rank among public schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Marys East Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys on the city page.
Is St. Marys East Primary School a good school?
St. Marys East Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 St Marys City?
Besides St. Marys East Primary School, St Marys City also operates St Marys Memorial High School (669 students), St. Marys Middle School (445 students), and St Marys West Intermediate School (425 students). See the St Marys City district page for the complete list.
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