Enrollment
364
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Dewitt 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 390438300764
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Dewitt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
School address
District: Cuyahoga Falls City · Ohio
NCES ID 390438300764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Dewitt Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Dewitt Elementary School
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, enrolling 364 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Gordon Dewitt Elementary School is leaner than roughly 96% of Ohio schools and 49% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 364 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 534 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cuyahoga Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (370 students): Gordon Dewitt Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Cuyahoga Falls City also operates Cuyahoga Falls High School (1,198 students) and Bolich Middle School (508 students) alongside Gordon Dewitt 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 Gordon Dewitt Elementary School compares
Gordon Dewitt 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 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.
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 70.6%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Gordon Dewitt 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 Cuyahoga Falls City, which includes Gordon Dewitt Elementary School.
$13,817
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 30.6%
Federal 9.8%
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 Gordon Dewitt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bolich Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Roberts Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Richardson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Dewitt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls
4 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 (~364 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon Dewitt Elementary School
How many students attend Gordon Dewitt Elementary School?
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Dewitt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Dewitt Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 49% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% 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 Gordon Dewitt Elementary School?
42.7% of students at Gordon Dewitt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Dewitt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Dewitt Elementary School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Dewitt Elementary School?
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does Gordon Dewitt Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Dewitt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls on the city page.
Is Gordon Dewitt Elementary School a good school?
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of 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 Cuyahoga Falls City?
Besides Gordon Dewitt Elementary School, Cuyahoga Falls City also operates Cuyahoga Falls High School (1,198 students), Bolich Middle School (508 students), and Roberts Middle School (372 students). See the Cuyahoga Falls City district page for the complete list.
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