- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Strongsville, OH
Chapman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chapman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448401727
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Strongsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Strongsville, OH.
School address
District: Strongsville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448401727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Chapman Elementary School grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 390448401727 · Strongsville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 19.4:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Strongsville High School (1,842 students)
Chapman Elementary School grew from 415 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chapman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Strongsville H
Strongsville High School
1,842 students
- Strongsville M
Strongsville Middle School
1,327 students
- Kinsner Elemen 643
Kinsner Elementary School
643 students
- Muraski Elemen 522
Muraski Elementary School
522 students
- This school 446
Chapman Elementary School
446 students
- Whitney Elemen 426
Whitney Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Chapman Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapman Elementary School compares
Chapman 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 58% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 5.4%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Chapman Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Strongsville City reports $14,640 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chapman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strongsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinsner Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muraski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Strongsville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chapman Elementary School
How many students attend Chapman Elementary School?
Chapman Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Strongsville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapman Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Chapman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chapman Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Strongsville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman Elementary School?
Chapman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Chapman Elementary School rank among schools in Strongsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Strongsville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Strongsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Strongsville City?
Besides Chapman Elementary School, Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students), Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students), and Kinsner Elementary School (643 students). See the Strongsville City district page for the complete list.