St. Marys East Primary School

650 Armstrong St
Saint Marys, OH 45885
(School attendance zone shown in map)
St. Marys East Primary School serves 445 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 81%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 83%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

St. Marys East Primary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of St. Marys East Primary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
(09-10)
83%
76%
(09-10)
84%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Marys East Primary School often compared to?
St. Marys East Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Marys West Intermediate School, Coldwater Elementary School, Wapakoneta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OH state average).
How many students attend St. Marys East Primary School?
445 students attend St. Marys East Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of St. Marys East Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Marys East Primary School?
St. Marys East Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Marys East Primary School offer ?
St. Marys East Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Marys East Primary School part of?
St. Marys East Primary School is part of St Marys City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 83%
  • : 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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