Enrollment
323
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, OH
Emerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390441901128
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Lakewood, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lakewood, Ohio, enrolling 323 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.0% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 567 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lakewood City spends $19,106 per pupil, 30% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lakewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary School (233 students): Emerson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 17.9:1).
Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students) and Garfield Middle School (457 students) alongside Emerson 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 Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$19,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 72.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 6.8%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Emerson 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 Lakewood City, which includes Emerson Elementary School.
$19,106
Per student
+30%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 24.1%
Federal 8.7%
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 Emerson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayes Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakewood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~323 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary School
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 12% 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 Emerson Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Emerson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Lakewood, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Elementary School rank among public schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Lakewood City?
Besides Emerson Elementary School, Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students), Garfield Middle School (457 students), and Harding Middle School (446 students). See the Lakewood City district page for the complete list.
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