Enrollment
475
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Applewood Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Applewood Elementary School
Applewood Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brunswick, Ohio, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 24% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 655 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #491, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 950 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Brunswick's elementary schools, it stands alongside Huntington Elementary School (508 students): Applewood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 24.2:1).
Brunswick City also operates Brunswick High School (1,910 students) and Brunswick Middle School (1,375 students) alongside Applewood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Applewood Elementary School compares
Applewood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick City, which includes Applewood Elementary School.
$12,243
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.4%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~475 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Applewood Elementary School a good school?
Applewood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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