- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ely Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390439400892 · Elyria, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 19.3:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Elyria High School (1,540 students)
Ely Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Ely Elementary 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
- Eastern Height 549
Eastern Heights Middle School
549 students
- Westwood Middl 480
Westwood Middle School
480 students
- This school 462
Ely Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Ely Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ely Elementary School compares
Ely 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Elyria City Schools reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.