- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
Joseph M Gallagher School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph M Gallagher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437800551
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph M Gallagher School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 591
- students enrolled
Joseph M Gallagher School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph M Gallagher School ranks #16 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437800551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Joseph M Gallagher School grew from 598 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 390437800551 · Cleveland, OH Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus International School (690 students)
Joseph M Gallagher School grew from 598 students in 2022-23 to 632 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Joseph M Gallagher School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campus Interna
Campus International School
690 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
652 students
- Clark School
Clark School
650 students
- Natividad Paga
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
628 students
- Max S Hayes Hi
Max S Hayes High School
593 students
- This school
Joseph M Gallagher School
591 students
What this shows Joseph M Gallagher School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph M Gallagher School compares
Joseph M Gallagher 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.6%
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
$24,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
White 13.9%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Joseph M Gallagher School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland Municipal reports $24,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph M Gallagher School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus International School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Max S Hayes High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph M Gallagher School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph M Gallagher School
How many students attend Joseph M Gallagher School?
Joseph M Gallagher School has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph M Gallagher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph M Gallagher School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph M Gallagher School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph M Gallagher School is African American at 41.8% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph M Gallagher School?
Joseph M Gallagher School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Joseph M Gallagher School rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph M Gallagher School ranks #16 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Municipal?
Besides Joseph M Gallagher School, Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students), John F Kennedy High School (652 students), and Clark School (650 students). See the Cleveland Municipal district page for the complete list.