- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Grant Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390451001999 · Willoughby, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 14.8:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,231 students)
Grant Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Grant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,231 students
- South High Sch
South High School
995 students
- Royalview Elem
Royalview Elementary School
689 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
543 students
- This school
Grant Elementary School
518 students
- Willoughby Mid
Willoughby Middle School
509 students
What this shows Grant Elementary School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Elementary School compares
Grant 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,981
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
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.
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
District finance for Willoughby-Eastlake City reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~518 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.