Enrollment
245
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland Heights, OH
Caledonia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caledonia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439000861
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caledonia Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Cleveland Heights · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 245
- students enrolled
Caledonia Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Cleveland Heights, OH.
School address
District: East Cleveland City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390439000861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caledonia Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caledonia Elementary School
Caledonia Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Cleveland City School District spends $27,777 per pupil, 90% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Canterbury Elementary School (311 students): Caledonia Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
East Cleveland City School District also operates Shaw High School (420 students) and W.H. Kirk Middle School (194 students) alongside Caledonia 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 Caledonia Elementary School compares
Caledonia 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Caledonia Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Cleveland City School District, which includes Caledonia Elementary School.
$27,777
Per student
+90%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 55.7%
Federal 18.8%
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 Caledonia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| W.H. Kirk Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Superior School for the Performing Arts | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Prospect Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caledonia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Cleveland Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Canterbury Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Fairfax Elementary School
Standard public school
303 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 15:1 students per teacher
Roxboro Elementary School
Standard public school
251 students 16.7:1 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 (~245 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caledonia Elementary School
How many students attend Caledonia Elementary School?
Caledonia Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caledonia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caledonia Elementary School is African American at 93.5% of enrollment, in Cleveland Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caledonia Elementary School?
Caledonia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caledonia Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cleveland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Cleveland Heights, 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 Cleveland Heights on the city page.
Is Caledonia Elementary School a good school?
Caledonia Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 East Cleveland City School District?
Besides Caledonia Elementary School, East Cleveland City School District also operates Shaw High School (420 students), W.H. Kirk Middle School (194 students), and Mayfair Elementary School (130 students). See the East Cleveland City School District district page for the complete list.
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