MARGARETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Margaretta Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Margaretta Local school district, located in Castalia, OH with about 547 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Margaretta Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Margaretta Elementary School, located in Castalia, Ohio, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Margaretta Local School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, maintaining a close connection with the local community to ensure a collaborative educational experience.
As part of the broader Margaretta school system, the elementary campus benefits from the district’s focus on leveraging technology and personalized instruction to meet diverse student needs. The school prioritizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where academic excellence and character building are held in high regard. Through its dedicated faculty and community-oriented approach, Margaretta Elementary continues to be a staple of the Castalia region, dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners.
For more information, contact Margaretta Elementary School at (419) 684-5357 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Castalia, OH 44824-9714
(419) 684-5357
MARGARETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Castalia, OH with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Margaretta Local
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 547 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARGARETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.