- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Emerson Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 390441901128 · Lakewood, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 16.1:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,372 students)
Emerson Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,372 students
- Garfield Middl 457
Garfield Middle School
457 students
- Harding Middle 446
Harding Middle School
446 students
- This school 323
Emerson Elementary School
323 students
- Grant Elementa 323
Grant Elementary School
323 students
- Hayes Elementa 292
Hayes Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Lakewood City reports $19,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~323 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.