- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willoughby, OH
Edison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451001997
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Willoughby · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Willoughby, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451001997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Edison Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390451001997 · Willoughby, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 17.5:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,231 students)
Edison Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Edison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,231 students
- South High Sch
South High School
995 students
- Royalview Elem
Royalview Elementary School
689 students
- This school
Edison Elementary School
543 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
518 students
- Willoughby Mid
Willoughby Middle School
509 students
What this shows Edison Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Elementary School compares
Edison Elementary 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$14,981
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 29.5%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Edison Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willoughby-Eastlake City reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willoughby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Willoughby
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Elementary School
How many students attend Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willoughby, OH. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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 Edison Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Edison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Elementary School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Willoughby, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Elementary School?
Edison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edison Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Willoughby?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby on the city page.
What other schools are in Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides Edison Elementary School, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), South High School (995 students), and Royalview Elementary School (689 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.