- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shaker Heights, OH
Fernway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fernway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390447501609
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernway Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Shaker Heights · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernway Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, OH.
School address
District: Shaker Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447501609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fernway Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390447501609 · Shaker Heights, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 21.7:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students)
Fernway Elementary School held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fernway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaker Hts Hig
Shaker Hts High School
1,418 students
- Shaker Hts Mid
Shaker Hts Middle School
939 students
- Woodbury Eleme
Woodbury Elementary School
621 students
- Lomond Element 467
Lomond Elementary School
467 students
- Onaway Element 462
Onaway Elementary School
462 students
- This school 326
Fernway Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Fernway Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernway Elementary School compares
Fernway 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
African American 36.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Fernway Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Shaker Heights City reports $24,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fernway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hts High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaker Hts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Onaway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Shaker Heights
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shaker Hts Middle School
Standard public school
939 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Woodbury Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lomond Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Mercer Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 18:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 15.7:1 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fernway Elementary School
How many students attend Fernway Elementary School?
Fernway Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shaker Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernway Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernway Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Fernway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fernway Elementary School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Shaker Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernway Elementary School?
Fernway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Fernway Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shaker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernway Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Shaker Heights City?
Besides Fernway Elementary School, Shaker Heights City also operates Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students), Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students), and Woodbury Elementary School (621 students). See the Shaker Heights City district page for the complete list.