Enrollment
518
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willoughby, OH
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant 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 390451001999
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Willoughby · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Willoughby, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451001999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Elementary School
Grant Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Willoughby, Ohio, enrolling 518 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 518 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 655 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #59, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Willoughby's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edison Elementary School (543 students): Grant Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 17.5:1).
Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students) and South High School (995 students) alongside Grant 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 Grant Elementary School compares
Grant 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 25% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Ohio - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$14,294
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 59.7%
African American 23.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Grant 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City, which includes Grant Elementary School.
$14,294
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 19.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 Grant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willoughby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Willoughby
2 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 (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willoughby, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Grant Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Willoughby, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Willoughby?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby on the city page.
Is Grant Elementary School a good school?
Grant Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides Grant Elementary School, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), South High School (995 students), and Royalview Elementary School (689 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.
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