Richmond Heights Local

Richmond Heights, Ohio — 3 schools

809
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$24,165
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Richmond Heights Local operates 3 public schools serving 809 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 786 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cuyahoga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,165 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 74.3% local, 11.8% state, and 13.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,460 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #221 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), and 27.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.1% African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% White across the district's schools.

Richmond Heights Elementary School accounts for 48.1% of all Richmond Heights Local student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Richmond Heights Local-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Richmond Heights Local school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Richmond Heights Local school enrollment ranges from 137 students (lowest) to 378 students (highest), a spread of 241 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Richmond Heights Local has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Richmond Heights Local chronic absenteeism rate is 27.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Richmond Heights Local is typically wider than the Richmond Heights Local-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.9%
Federal
11.8%
State
74.3%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
221 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cuyahoga County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,460
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Richmond Heights Local.

White 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 87.1%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
27.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Richmond Heights Local

School Enrollment
Richmond Heights Elementary School
378
Richmond Heights High School
271
Richmond Heights Middle School
137

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Richmond Heights Local?

Richmond Heights Local has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 809 students.

How much does Richmond Heights Local spend per student?

Richmond Heights Local spends $24,165 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #221 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Richmond Heights Local?

The average teacher salary in Richmond Heights Local is $84,460 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Richmond Heights Local?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cuyahoga County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Richmond Heights Local?

Richmond Heights Local students are 87.1% African American, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% White, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Richmond Heights Local?

Richmond Heights Local has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #221 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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