- Enrollment
- 1,504
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Lander Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lander Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390443701296
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lander Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #15 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lander Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lander Elementary ranks #15 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Lander Elementary shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 390443701296 · Cleveland, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 18.7:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfield High School (1,504 students)
Lander Elementary shrank from 517 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lander Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayfield High
Mayfield High School
1,504 students
- Mayfield Middl
Mayfield Middle School
896 students
- Millridge Elem
Millridge Elementary School
604 students
- This school 506
Lander Elementary
506 students
- Mayfield Cente 468
Mayfield Center Elementary School
468 students
- Gates Mills El 120
Gates Mills Elementary School
120 students
What this shows Lander Elementary reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lander Elementary compares
Lander Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$18,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
African American 37.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Lander Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mayfield City reports $18,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lander Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Center Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gates Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lander Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Apex Academy
Standard public school
495 students 12.7:1 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lander Elementary
How many students attend Lander Elementary?
Lander Elementary has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lander Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lander Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lander Elementary?
28.6% of students at Lander Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lander Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lander Elementary is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lander Elementary?
Lander Elementary 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 Lander Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lander Elementary ranks #15 of 47 elementary 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 elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mayfield City?
Besides Lander Elementary, Mayfield City also operates Mayfield High School (1,504 students), Mayfield Middle School (896 students), and Millridge Elementary School (604 students). See the Mayfield City district page for the complete list.