Enrollment
209
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Philadelphia, OH
York Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for York Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390444801405
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in New Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
York Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in New Philadelphia, OH.
School address
District: New Philadelphia City · Ohio
NCES ID 390444801405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Elementary School
York Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New Philadelphia, Ohio, enrolling 209 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 53.5% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 209 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% 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 New Philadelphia's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Elementary School (429 students): York Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 19.5:1).
New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students) and Joseph Welty Middle School (668 students) alongside York Elementary 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 York Elementary School compares
York Elementary 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 69% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,420
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, York Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Philadelphia City, which includes York Elementary School.
$12,420
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 36.4%
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 York Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Welty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in New Philadelphia
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
West Elementary School
Standard public school
198 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
159 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~209 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about York Elementary School
How many students attend York Elementary School?
York Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at York Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Elementary School?
53.5% of students at York Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at York Elementary School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in New Philadelphia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Elementary School?
York Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 York Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, York Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in New Philadelphia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Philadelphia on the city page.
Is York Elementary School a good school?
York Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 New Philadelphia City?
Besides York Elementary School, New Philadelphia City also operates New Philadelphia High School (748 students), Joseph Welty Middle School (668 students), and South Elementary School (429 students). See the New Philadelphia City district page for the complete list.
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