- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairview Park, OH
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilles-Sweet 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 390439700937
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fairview Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilles-Sweet Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairview Park, OH.
School address
District: Fairview Park City · Ohio
NCES ID 390439700937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 390439700937 · Fairview Park, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 18.4:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview High School (484 students)
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School
624 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
484 students
- Lewis F Mayer
Lewis F Mayer Middle School
314 students
- Parkview Early 49
Parkview Early Education Center
49 students
What this shows Gilles-Sweet Elementary School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilles-Sweet Elementary School compares
Gilles-Sweet 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 33% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$16,481
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Gilles-Sweet Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Park City reports $16,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilles-Sweet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis F Mayer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilles-Sweet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilles-Sweet Elementary School
How many students attend Gilles-Sweet Elementary School?
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School has 624 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairview Park, OH. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilles-Sweet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Fairview Park, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilles-Sweet Elementary School?
Gilles-Sweet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Gilles-Sweet Elementary School rank among public schools in Fairview Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilles-Sweet Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairview Park, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairview Park City?
Besides Gilles-Sweet Elementary School, Fairview Park City also operates Fairview High School (484 students), Lewis F Mayer Middle School (314 students), and Parkview Early Education Center (49 students). See the Fairview Park City district page for the complete list.