- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medina, OH
Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443801305
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Heritage Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390443801305 · Medina, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 17.4:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina High School (1,767 students)
Heritage Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medina High Sc
Medina High School
1,767 students
- Claggett Middl
Claggett Middle School
724 students
- A. I. Root Mid 690
A. I. Root Middle School
690 students
- Sidney Fenn El 604
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
604 students
- Ralph E. Waite 500
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
500 students
- This school 347
Heritage Elementary School
347 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary School compares
Heritage 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,116
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medina City Sd reports $15,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Root Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sidney Fenn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Waite Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
H G Blake Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medina, OH. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher 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 Heritage Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Heritage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Heritage Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Medina City Sd?
Besides Heritage 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.