Enrollment
506
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% 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
What stands out at Lander Elementary
Lander Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.6% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 769 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #618, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mayfield City spends $17,671 per pupil, 21% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Lander Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 15.3:1).
Mayfield City also operates Mayfield High School (1,504 students) and Mayfield Middle School (896 students) alongside Lander Elementary.
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 Lander Elementary compares
Lander Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mayfield City, which includes Lander Elementary.
$17,671
Per student
+21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,504
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~506 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lander Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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