At a glance
Reported students
536
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
536
Margaretta Elementary School: 536 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Margaretta Elementary School
Margaretta Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Castalia. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Margaretta Local. NCES reports 536 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91%) and multiracial (4.5%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Margaretta Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Margaretta Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Margaretta Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandusky Intermediate School Elementary · Sandusky City | 03–06 | 892 | 4.7 mi |
| Furry Elementary School Elementary · Perkins Local | PK–02 | 495 | 5.2 mi |
| The Early Learning Academy Elementary · Sandusky City | PK–KG | 379 | 5.4 mi |
| Monroe Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Monroe Preparatory Academy | KG–08 | 204 | 5.7 mi |
| The Sandusky Primary School Elementary · Sandusky City | 01–02 | 388 | 6.1 mi |
| Meadowlawn Elementary School Elementary · Perkins Local | 03–05 | 421 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Margaretta Elementary School
What grades does Margaretta Elementary School serve?
Margaretta Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Margaretta Local.
How many students attend Margaretta Elementary School?
Margaretta Elementary School reported 536 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 505 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Margaretta Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 536 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Margaretta Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Margaretta Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Margaretta Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Margaretta Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Margaretta Elementary School in?
Margaretta Elementary School is part of Margaretta Local, based in Castalia, OH, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Margaretta Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Sandusky Intermediate School (4.7 mi), Furry Elementary School (5.2 mi), The Early Learning Academy (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.