- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 390438300764 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 9.3:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuyahoga Falls High School (1,198 students)
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls High School
1,198 students
- Bolich Middle
Bolich Middle School
508 students
- Roberts Middle 372
Roberts Middle School
372 students
- Lincoln Elemen 370
Lincoln Elementary School
370 students
- This school 364
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School
364 students
- Richardson Ele 315
Richardson Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Gordon Dewitt Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Dewitt Elementary School compares
Gordon Dewitt 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,358
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Cuyahoga Falls City reports $15,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.