- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shaker Heights, OH
Mercer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mercer 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 390447501613
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Shaker Heights · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, OH.
School address
District: Shaker Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447501613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mercer Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 390447501613 · Shaker Heights, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 18:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students)
Mercer Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mercer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaker Hts Hig
Shaker Hts High School
1,418 students
- Shaker Hts Mid
Shaker Hts Middle School
939 students
- Woodbury Eleme
Woodbury Elementary School
621 students
- Lomond Element 467
Lomond Elementary School
467 students
- Onaway Element 462
Onaway Elementary School
462 students
- This school 396
Mercer Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Mercer Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer Elementary School compares
Mercer 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$24,695
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
African American 40.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Mercer Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Shaker Heights City reports $24,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onaway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
Lomond Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 21.2:1 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
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer Elementary School
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shaker Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercer Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Mercer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mercer Elementary School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Shaker Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer 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 Mercer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shaker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Shaker Heights City?
Besides Mercer 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.