- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Painesville, OH
Melridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Melridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001403032
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melridge Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Painesville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Melridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Painesville, OH.
School address
District: Riverside Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391001403032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Melridge Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 391001403032 · Painesville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 23:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Jr/Sr High School (1,578 students)
Melridge Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Melridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside Jr/S
Riverside Jr/Sr High School
1,578 students
- Henry F Lamuth
Henry F Lamuth Middle School
703 students
- Riverview Elem 615
Riverview Elementary School
615 students
- Parkside Eleme 551
Parkside Elementary School
551 students
- Buckeye Elemen 366
Buckeye Elementary School
366 students
- This school 299
Melridge Elementary School
299 students
What this shows Melridge Elementary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melridge Elementary School compares
Melridge 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 20% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Melridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Riverside Local reports $12,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry F Lamuth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Painesville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 22:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School - Painesville
Standard public school
38 students 7.6:1 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melridge Elementary School
How many students attend Melridge Elementary School?
Melridge Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Painesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melridge Elementary School is 23:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melridge Elementary School?
25.3% of students at Melridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Melridge Elementary School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Painesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melridge Elementary School?
Melridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Melridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Painesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Melridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Painesville, 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 Painesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Local?
Besides Melridge Elementary School, Riverside Local also operates Riverside Jr/Sr High School (1,578 students), Henry F Lamuth Middle School (703 students), and Riverview Elementary School (615 students). See the Riverside Local district page for the complete list.