Enrollment
120
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gates Mills, OH
Gates Mills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gates Mills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443701295
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gates Mills Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 120
- students enrolled
Gates Mills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mayfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390443701295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gates Mills Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gates Mills Elementary School
Gates Mills Elementary School is a small elementary school in Gates Mills, Ohio, enrolling 120 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Ohio schools, with 120 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mayfield City spends $17,671 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Mayfield City also operates Mayfield High School (1,504 students) and Mayfield Middle School (896 students) alongside Gates Mills 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 Gates Mills Elementary School compares
Gates Mills 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,671
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 45.8%
African American 29.2%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Gates Mills 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 Mayfield City, which includes Gates Mills Elementary School.
$17,671
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.6%
State 11.0%
Federal 5.5%
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 Gates Mills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lander Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Center Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gates Mills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,504
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~120 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gates Mills Elementary School
How many students attend Gates Mills Elementary School?
Gates Mills Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gates Mills, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates Mills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates Mills Elementary School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower 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 Gates Mills Elementary School?
26.3% of students at Gates Mills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gates Mills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gates Mills Elementary School is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Gates Mills, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gates Mills Elementary School?
Gates Mills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Gates Mills Elementary School a good school?
Gates Mills Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Mayfield City?
Besides Gates Mills Elementary School, Mayfield City also operates Mayfield High School (1,504 students), Mayfield Middle School (896 students), and Millridge Elementary School (604 students). See the Mayfield City district page for the complete list.
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