How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bryden Elementary School | Mercer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Beachwood, OH | Shaker Heights, OH |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 260 | 396 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.9% | 32.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bryden Elementary School | Mercer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,303 | $24,695 |
| District | Beachwood City School District | Shaker Heights City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bryden Elementary School | Mercer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.0% | 46.5% |
| African American | 23.1% | 40.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| Asian | 25.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 8.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bryden Elementary School | Mercer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 201:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.7% | 17.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.