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Enrollment
445
Elementary
DISTRICT 435 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST MARYS CITY·NCES 390447201583
St. Marys East Primary School
650 Armstrong St, Saint Marys, OH 45885 · (419) 394-2616 · Auglaize County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL445 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.2:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
233 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 147 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 162 | 36% |
| Grade 2 | 136 | 31% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
St. Marys East Primary School→St Marys West Intermediate School→St. Marys Middle School→St Marys Memorial High School
Based on grade levels within St Marys City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like St. Marys East Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Marys East Primary School this school | 445 | 52.4% | N/A |
| Lakewood Elementary School Hebron | 421 | 53.0% | N/A |
| Park Avenue Elementary School Mount Gilead | 475 | 50.9% | 47.6% |
| St Marys West Intermediate School Saint Marys | 425 | 51.5% | 76.3% |
| Putman Elementary School Blanchester | 471 | 53.1% | 82.5% |
| Valley Elementary School Lucasville | 442 | 55.2% | 74.2% |
Matched among Ohio elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where St. Marys East Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Auglaize County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 445 | #672 of 1,808 | #4 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #615 of 1,582 | #3 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.1% | #1,159 of 1,590 | #3 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.4% | #225 of 767 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.3% | #308 of 561 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
445
+37 (+9%) vs 2020
+43% since 1990-91, when it was 311
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 19.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 445 | 26.4 | 16.8:1 | 52% (233) |
| 2023-24 | 445 | 25.4 | 17.5:1 | 51% (228) |
| 2022-23 | 429 | 22.4 | 19.1:1 | 41% (177) |
| 2020-21 | 408 | 21 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 407 | 22 | 18.5:1 | 46% (187) |
| 2015-16 | 455 | 22 | 20.7:1 | 51% (232) |
| 2010-11 | 451 | 24 | 18.8:1 | 50% (225) |
| 2000-01 | 524 | 27 | 19.4:1 | 36% (189) |
| 1990-91 | 311 | 15 | 20.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for St. Marys East Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (407 to 445); teachers up 20% (22 to 26.4).
About St. Marys East Primary School
St. Marys East Primary School is a medium-sized elementary school. Its address is in Saint Marys, Ohio. Its 445 students are spread across kindergarten through 2.
St. Marys East Primary School is a school in St Marys City. The district has 4 schools and 1,984 students.
Federal enrollment data show St. Marys East Primary School is 89% White. Other groups make up 4% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The school's diversity index is 20%, meaning two students picked at random have a 20% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
With 26.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at St. Marys East Primary School was 16.8:1. On average, elementary schools in Ohio have 17.9:1, compared with 16.8:1 here. St. Marys East Primary School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 52%.
Census estimates describe Auglaize County this way: the median household income is $78,660, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. In all, Auglaize County has 18 public schools and roughly 7,462 students.
Nearest public school: St Marys Memorial High School, about 0.6 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Town: Distant: in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
St. Marys East Primary School's enrollment grew from 408 in 2020-21 to 445 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 19.4:1; by 2024-25 it was 16.8:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at St. Marys East Primary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Auglaize County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,125
Census ACS
Median income
$78,660
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
7,462 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in St Marys City
- St Marys Memorial High SchoolHigh · 669 students
- St. Marys Middle SchoolMiddle · 445 students
- St Marys West Intermediate SchoolElementary · 425 students
Other schools in Saint Marys
- St Marys Memorial High SchoolHigh · 669 students
- St. Marys Middle SchoolMiddle · 445 students
- St Marys West Intermediate SchoolElementary · 425 students
Nearby schools
- St Marys Memorial High School0.6 mi · 669
- St. Marys Middle School0.6 mi · 445
- St Marys West Intermediate School1.4 mi · 425
- New Knoxville High School5.4 mi · 111
- New Knoxville Elementary School5.4 mi · 299
- Tri Star Career Compact6.5 mi · 382
Frequently asked questions
About St. Marys East Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at St. Marys East Primary School?
St. Marys East Primary School enrolls approximately 445 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does St. Marys East Primary School serve?
St. Marys East Primary School serves grades KG-02.
How many teachers does St. Marys East Primary School have?
St. Marys East Primary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.
What is the student diversity at St. Marys East Primary School?
Student demographics at St. Marys East Primary School are roughly 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is St. Marys East Primary School in?
St. Marys East Primary School is part of St Marys City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.