- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Louisa May Alcott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437800730
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #11 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 159
- students enrolled
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School ranks #11 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437800730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390437800730 · Cleveland, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus International School (690 students)
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Louisa May Alcott Elementary 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 159
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
159 students
What this shows Louisa May Alcott Elementary School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisa May Alcott Elementary School compares
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$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
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.2%
White 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Louisa May Alcott Elementary 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 Louisa May Alcott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus International School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Max S Hayes High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisa May Alcott Elementary 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
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
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Louisa May Alcott Elementary School
How many students attend Louisa May Alcott Elementary School?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School has 159 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 Louisa May Alcott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisa May Alcott Elementary School?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Louisa May Alcott Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School ranks #11 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 Cleveland Municipal?
Besides Louisa May Alcott Elementary 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.