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Meigs Primary School

36871 State Route 124, Middleport, OH 45760 · (740) 742-3000 · Meigs County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL360 STUDENTS
Enrollment
360
Elementary
DISTRICT 347 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
36
Kindergarten
103
Grade 1
110
Grade 2
111
Student demographics
White
34796%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 17%
Two+
93%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19354%
Female
16746%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
360
-29 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 17.7:1
% White
96%
was 94%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Meigs Primary School

Meigs Primary School, a mid-sized elementary campus in Middleport, Ohio, part of Meigs Local, caters to 360 students, covering grades pre-K through 2.

Meigs Local runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,586 students. Meigs Primary School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Meigs Primary School records that nearly all students (96%) are White; the rest comes out to 3% multiracial. Compared to Meigs County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Meigs Primary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Meigs County put median household earnings sit near $46,873, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. Meigs Primary School is one of 8 public schools in Meigs County (combined enrollment of about 2,988 students).

The closest other public school is Meigs Intermediate School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Meigs Primary School operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Meigs Primary School has decreased 7%, going from 389 students in 2018 to 360 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Meigs County at a glance

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Population
21,896
Census ACS
Median income
$46,873
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,988 students

Quick facts

School name
Meigs Primary School
District
Meigs Local
Address
36871 State Route 124, Middleport, OH 45760
Phone
(740) 742-3000
County
Meigs County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
360
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390485204638
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Meigs Primary School
How large is Meigs Primary School?
Meigs Primary School enrolls approximately 360 students in grades PK-02.
Is Meigs Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Meigs Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meigs Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Meigs Primary School is approximately 17.1:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Meigs Primary School?
Student demographics at Meigs Primary School are roughly 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Meigs Primary School in?
Meigs Primary School is part of Meigs Local.
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