Enrollment
467
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shaker Heights, OH
Lomond Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lomond Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390447501610
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lomond Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Shaker Heights · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lomond Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lomond Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, OH.
School address
District: Shaker Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447501610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lomond Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lomond Elementary School
Lomond Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 467 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 766 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #694, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Shaker Heights City spends $22,244 per pupil, 52% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Shaker Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students): Lomond Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 18.8:1).
Shaker Heights City also operates Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students) and Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students) alongside Lomond 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 Lomond Elementary School compares
Lomond 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,244
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
African American 49.3%
White 28.3%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Lomond Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shaker Heights City, which includes Lomond Elementary School.
$22,244
Per student
+52%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 22.6%
Federal 8.1%
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 Lomond Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hts High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaker Hts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Onaway Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lomond Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Shaker Heights
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shaker Hts Middle School
Standard public school
939 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Woodbury Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Mercer Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 18:1 students per teacher
Fernway Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 15.7:1 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 (~467 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lomond Elementary School
How many students attend Lomond Elementary School?
Lomond Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shaker Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lomond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lomond Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lomond Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Lomond Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lomond Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lomond Elementary School is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Shaker Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lomond Elementary School?
Lomond Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Lomond Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shaker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Lomond Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights on the city page.
Is Lomond Elementary School a good school?
Lomond Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. 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 Shaker Heights City?
Besides Lomond Elementary School, Shaker Heights City also operates Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students), Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students), and Woodbury Elementary School (621 students). See the Shaker Heights City district page for the complete list.
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