- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garfield Heights, OH
Elmwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440400993
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Garfield Heights · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 374
- students enrolled
Elmwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Garfield Heights, OH.
School address
District: Garfield Heights City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390440400993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Elmwood Elementary School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 390440400993 · Garfield Heights, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Heights High School (942 students)
Elmwood Elementary School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Heigh
Garfield Heights High School
942 students
- Garfield Heigh
Garfield Heights Middle School
541 students
- William Foster
William Foster Elementary School
398 students
- This school 374
Elmwood Elementary School
374 students
- Maple Leaf Ele 326
Maple Leaf Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Elmwood Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Elementary School compares
Elmwood Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$16,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.2%
Two or More 10.4%
White 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Elmwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Garfield Heights City Schools reports $16,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heights High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Foster Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Leaf Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Garfield Heights
3 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elementary School
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garfield Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Elementary School is African American at 83.2% of enrollment, in Garfield Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Elmwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Garfield Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Garfield Heights, 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 Garfield Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Besides Elmwood Elementary School, Garfield Heights City Schools also operates Garfield Heights High School (942 students), Garfield Heights Middle School (541 students), and William Foster Elementary School (398 students). See the Garfield Heights City Schools district page for the complete list.