Enrollment
487
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Solon, OH
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390466002608
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace L Roxbury Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Solon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grace L Roxbury Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Solon, Ohio, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.2% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 487 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 475 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #269.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Solon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orchard Middle School (730 students): Grace L Roxbury Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 17.4:1).
Solon City also operates Solon High School (1,519 students) and Solon Middle School (768 students) alongside Grace L Roxbury 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 Grace L Roxbury Elementary School compares
Grace L Roxbury 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 68% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$17,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 47.0%
Asian 25.7%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Grace L Roxbury 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 Solon City, which includes Grace L Roxbury Elementary School.
$17,356
Per student
+18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.1%
State 12.3%
Federal 3.6%
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 Grace L Roxbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace L Roxbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Solon
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Middle School
Standard public school
730 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Dorothy E Lewis Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Solon Academy
Standard public school
76 students 38:1 students per teacher
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 (~487 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grace L Roxbury Elementary School
How many students attend Grace L Roxbury Elementary School?
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Solon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace L Roxbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace L Roxbury Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace L Roxbury Elementary School?
10.2% of students at Grace L Roxbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace L Roxbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grace L Roxbury Elementary School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Solon, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace L Roxbury Elementary School?
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Grace L Roxbury Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace L Roxbury Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Solon, 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 Solon on the city page.
Is Grace L Roxbury Elementary School a good school?
Grace L Roxbury Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Solon City?
Besides Grace L Roxbury Elementary School, Solon City also operates Solon High School (1,519 students), Solon Middle School (768 students), and Orchard Middle School (730 students). See the Solon City district page for the complete list.
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