- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elyria, OH
Eastern Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439400889
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Heights Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Elyria · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Heights Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Heights Middle School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Elyria, OH.
School address
District: Elyria City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390439400889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Eastern Heights Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390439400889 · Elyria, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 13.7:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Elyria High School (1,540 students)
Eastern Heights Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Eastern Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elyria High Sc
Elyria High School
1,540 students
- Northwood Midd 599
Northwood Middle School
599 students
- Eastern Height 559
Eastern Heights Elementary School
559 students
- This school 549
Eastern Heights Middle School
549 students
- Westwood Middl 480
Westwood Middle School
480 students
- Ely Elementary 462
Ely Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Eastern Heights Middle School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Heights Middle School compares
Eastern Heights Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 168% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 168% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.1%
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
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 63 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Two or More 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 15.8%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Eastern Heights Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elyria City Schools reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ely Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Elyria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northwood Middle School
Standard public school
599 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Eastern Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 18:1 students per teacher
Westwood Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ely Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Constellation Schools: Elyria Community
Standard public school
409 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Heights Middle School
How many students attend Eastern Heights Middle School?
Eastern Heights Middle School has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elyria, OH. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Heights Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% 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 Eastern Heights Middle School?
84.8% of students at Eastern Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Heights Middle School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Elyria, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Heights Middle School?
Eastern Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Eastern Heights Middle School rank among elementary schools in Elyria?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Heights Middle School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Elyria, 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 Elyria on the city page.
What other schools are in Elyria City Schools?
Besides Eastern Heights Middle School, Elyria City Schools also operates Elyria High School (1,540 students), Northwood Middle School (599 students), and Eastern Heights Elementary School (559 students). See the Elyria City Schools district page for the complete list.