- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
St. Marys East Primary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390447201583 · Saint Marys, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 20.2:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: St Marys Memorial High School (669 students)
St. Marys East Primary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
St. Marys East Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Marys Memor
St Marys Memorial High School
669 students
- This school
St. Marys East Primary School
445 students
- St. Marys Midd
St. Marys Middle School
445 students
- St Marys West
St Marys West Intermediate School
425 students
What this shows St. Marys East Primary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Marys East Primary School compares
St. Marys East Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,426
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for St Marys City reports $13,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~445 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.