Enrollment
506
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390443701296
Lander Elementary — Cleveland, OH
Federal NCES profile for Lander Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mayfield City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lander Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lander Elementary reports 506 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% below the Ohio average and 45% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 506 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mayfield City spends $20,826 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 83.6% from local sources (property taxes), 11.0% from the state, and 5.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lander Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 9% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,826
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
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.
Overview
Enrollment 506 Top 68% in Ohio — larger than 32% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.6% -9% vs state
NCES ID 390443701296
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 506:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.7%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mayfield City, which includes Lander Elementary.
$20,826
Per student
+23%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 83.6%
State 11.0%
Federal 5.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,504
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lander Elementary
How many students attend Lander Elementary?
Lander Elementary has 506 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lander Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lander Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cleveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lander Elementary?
Lander Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.