- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medina, OH
Ella Canavan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ella Canavan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443801303
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella Canavan Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella Canavan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Canavan Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ella Canavan Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390443801303 · Medina, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 20.7:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina High School (1,767 students)
Ella Canavan Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ella Canavan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medina High Sc
Medina High School
1,767 students
- Claggett Middl
Claggett Middle School
724 students
- A. I. Root Mid 690
A. I. Root Middle School
690 students
- Sidney Fenn El 604
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
604 students
- Ralph E. Waite 500
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
500 students
- This school 475
Ella Canavan Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Ella Canavan Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella Canavan Elementary School compares
Ella Canavan 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,116
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Ella Canavan Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medina City Sd reports $15,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella Canavan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claggett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A. I. Root Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sidney Fenn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Waite Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella Canavan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Medina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Intermediate School
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Primary School
Standard public school
581 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
H G Blake Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 17.4:1 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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ella Canavan Elementary School
How many students attend Ella Canavan Elementary School?
Ella Canavan Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medina, OH. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Canavan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Canavan Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ella Canavan Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Ella Canavan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella Canavan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ella Canavan Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella Canavan Elementary School?
Ella Canavan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Ella Canavan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Canavan Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, 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 Medina on the city page.
What other schools are in Medina City Sd?
Besides Ella Canavan Elementary School, Medina City Sd also operates Medina High School (1,767 students), Claggett Middle School (724 students), and A. I. Root Middle School (690 students). See the Medina City Sd district page for the complete list.