- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheektowaga, NY
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360768000550
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Hill Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
District: Cleveland Hill Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360768000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cleveland Hill Elementary School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 65.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360768000550 · Cheektowaga, NY Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 11:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland Hill High School (398 students)
Cleveland Hill Elementary School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 65.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
661 students
- Cleveland Hill
Cleveland Hill High School
398 students
- Cleveland Hill
Cleveland Hill Middle School
305 students
What this shows Cleveland Hill Elementary School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Hill Elementary School compares
Cleveland Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$22,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 661 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 30.4%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Cleveland Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cleveland Hill Union Free School District reports $22,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hill High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Cleveland Hill Elementary School?
Cleveland Hill Elementary School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheektowaga, NY. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Hill Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleveland Hill Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Cleveland Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Hill Elementary School is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Hill Elementary School?
Cleveland Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Cleveland Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Hill Union Free School District?
Besides Cleveland Hill Elementary School, Cleveland Hill Union Free School District also operates Cleveland Hill High School (398 students) and Cleveland Hill Middle School (305 students). See the Cleveland Hill Union Free School District district page for the complete list.