- Enrollment
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brunswick, OH
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390436600209
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Ridge Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Brunswick, OH.
School address
District: Brunswick City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436600209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Hickory Ridge Elementary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 390436600209 · Brunswick, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 15.6:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High School (1,910 students)
Hickory Ridge Elementary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hickory Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High School
1,910 students
- Brunswick Midd
Brunswick Middle School
1,375 students
- Huntington Ele 508
Huntington Elementary School
508 students
- Walter Kidder 480
Walter Kidder Elementary School
480 students
- Applewood Elem 475
Applewood Elementary School
475 students
- This school 391
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Hickory Ridge Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Ridge Elementary School compares
Hickory Ridge Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 67% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Ohio - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Hickory Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Brunswick City reports $13,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brunswick Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter Kidder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Applewood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Brunswick
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Huntington Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Applewood Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Crestview Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Brunswick Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
C R Towslee Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 15.6:1 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Ridge Elementary School?
Hickory Ridge Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brunswick, OH. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Ridge Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Hickory Ridge Elementary School?
10.4% of students at Hickory Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Ridge Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Brunswick, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Ridge Elementary School?
Hickory Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Hickory Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in Brunswick City?
Besides Hickory Ridge Elementary School, Brunswick City also operates Brunswick High School (1,910 students), Brunswick Middle School (1,375 students), and Huntington Elementary School (508 students). See the Brunswick City district page for the complete list.