Enrollment
391
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickory Ridge Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickory Ridge Elementary School
Hickory Ridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Brunswick, Ohio, enrolling 391 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Ohio average.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 398 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #363, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 782 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Brunswick's elementary schools, it stands alongside Huntington Elementary School (508 students): Hickory Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 24.2:1).
Brunswick City also operates Brunswick High School (1,910 students) and Brunswick Middle School (1,375 students) alongside Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge Elementary School compares
Hickory Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick City, which includes Hickory Ridge Elementary School.
$12,243
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 1,910
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~391 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hickory Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Hickory Ridge Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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