Enrollment
470
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medina, OH
H G Blake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for H G Blake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443804541
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H G Blake Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
H G Blake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H G Blake Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H G Blake Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at H G Blake Elementary School
H G Blake Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Medina, Ohio, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Ohio average.
With 470 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 496 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #225.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 671 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Medina's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sidney Fenn Elementary School (604 students): H G Blake Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 28.8:1).
Medina City Sd also operates Medina High School (1,767 students) and Claggett Middle School (724 students) alongside H G Blake 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 H G Blake Elementary School compares
H G Blake 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 66% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,864
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, H G Blake 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 Medina City Sd, which includes H G Blake Elementary School.
$13,864
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 H G Blake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Claggett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A. I. Root Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sidney Fenn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Waite Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H G Blake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Medina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Intermediate School
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Primary School
Standard public school
581 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Ella Canavan Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 17.4:1 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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about H G Blake Elementary School
How many students attend H G Blake Elementary School?
H G Blake Elementary School has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H G Blake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at H G Blake Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H G Blake Elementary School?
10.8% of students at H G Blake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H G Blake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at H G Blake Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H G Blake Elementary School?
H G Blake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 H G Blake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, H G Blake Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, 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 Medina on the city page.
Is H G Blake Elementary School a good school?
H G Blake Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Medina City Sd?
Besides H G Blake Elementary School, Medina City Sd also operates Medina High School (1,767 students), Claggett Middle School (724 students), and A. I. Root Middle School (690 students). See the Medina City Sd district page for the complete list.
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