- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elyria, OH
Elyria High School
Federal NCES profile for Elyria High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390439400893
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elyria High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Elyria · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elyria High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elyria High School ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Elyria, OH.
School address
District: Elyria City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390439400893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Elyria High School held near 1,603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 114.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 390439400893 · Elyria, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,540 enr · 16.2:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwood Middle School (599 students)
Elyria High School held near 1,603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 114.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Elyria High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Ely Elementary 462
Ely Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Elyria High School reports 1,540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elyria High School compares
Elyria High 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 70% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,540
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 39% in Ohio - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 223 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.2%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Elyria High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Elyria High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Heights Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ely Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elyria High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Elyria
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elyria High School
How many students attend Elyria High School?
Elyria High School has 1,540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elyria, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,639 (2022-23) → 1,603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elyria High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elyria High School is 16.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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 Elyria High School?
53.6% of students at Elyria High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elyria High School?
The largest demographic group at Elyria High School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Elyria, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elyria High School?
Elyria High 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 Elyria High School rank among public schools in Elyria?
By Resource Investment Index, Elyria High School ranks #1 of 12 public 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 public schools in Elyria on the city page.
What other schools are in Elyria City Schools?
Besides Elyria High School, Elyria City Schools also operates Northwood Middle School (599 students), Eastern Heights Elementary School (559 students), and Eastern Heights Middle School (549 students). See the Elyria City Schools district page for the complete list.