- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brunswick, OH
Applewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Applewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390436600203
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Applewood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Applewood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Applewood Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Brunswick, OH.
School address
District: Brunswick City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436600203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Applewood Elementary School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 390436600203 · Brunswick, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 22.6:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High School (1,910 students)
Applewood Elementary School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Applewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High School
1,910 students
- Brunswick Midd
Brunswick Middle School
1,375 students
- Huntington Ele 508
Huntington Elementary School
508 students
- Walter Kidder 480
Walter Kidder Elementary School
480 students
- This school 475
Applewood Elementary School
475 students
- Crestview Elem 430
Crestview Elementary School
430 students
What this shows Applewood Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Applewood Elementary School compares
Applewood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 48% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Applewood Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brunswick City reports $13,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Applewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brunswick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Kidder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Applewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Brunswick
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Huntington Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Crestview Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
391 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Brunswick Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
C R Towslee Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Applewood Elementary School
How many students attend Applewood Elementary School?
Applewood Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brunswick, OH. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Applewood Elementary School is 22.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Applewood Elementary School?
16.4% of students at Applewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Applewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Applewood Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Brunswick, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Applewood Elementary School?
Applewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Applewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Applewood Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Brunswick, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in Brunswick City?
Besides Applewood Elementary School, Brunswick City also operates Brunswick High School (1,910 students), Brunswick Middle School (1,375 students), and Huntington Elementary School (508 students). See the Brunswick City district page for the complete list.