Enrollment
446
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapman Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapman Elementary School
Chapman Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Strongsville, Ohio, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 548 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #178.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Strongsville's public schools, it stands alongside Early Learning Preschool (143 students): Chapman Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 15.9:1).
Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students) and Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students) alongside Chapman 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 Chapman Elementary School compares
Chapman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Strongsville City, which includes Chapman Elementary School.
$14,050
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 16.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~446 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chapman Elementary School a good school?
Chapman Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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