Enrollment
462
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elyria, OH
Ely Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ely Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390439400892
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ely Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Elyria · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ely Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ely Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Elyria, OH.
School address
District: Elyria City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390439400892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ely Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ely Elementary School
Ely Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elyria, Ohio, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.7% of students qualify for free meals, 98% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Two or More (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 924 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elyria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northwood Middle School (599 students): Ely Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 14.3:1).
Elyria City Schools also operates Elyria High School (1,540 students) and Northwood Middle School (599 students) alongside Ely Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ely Elementary School compares
Ely Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 98% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$15,064
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
Two or More 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 15.4%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Ely Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elyria City Schools, which includes Ely Elementary School.
$15,064
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 45.7%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ely Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elyria High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ely Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
Eastern Heights Middle School
Standard public school
549 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.7:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ely Elementary School
How many students attend Ely Elementary School?
Ely Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elyria, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ely Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ely Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ely Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Ely Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ely Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ely Elementary School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Elyria, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ely Elementary School?
Ely Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ely Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Elyria?
By Resource Investment Index, Ely Elementary School ranks #6 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.
Is Ely Elementary School a good school?
Ely Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elyria City Schools?
Besides Ely Elementary 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.
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