Enrollment
918
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pepper Pike, OH
Moreland Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moreland Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001604592
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moreland Hills Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pepper Pike · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Moreland Hills Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moreland Hills Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pepper Pike, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moreland Hills Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moreland Hills Elementary School
Moreland Hills Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Pepper Pike, Ohio, enrolling 918 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 93% of state schools at 918 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Orange City spends $26,052 per pupil, 78% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Orange City also operates Orange High School (617 students) and Ballard Brady Middle School (461 students) alongside Moreland Hills 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 Moreland Hills Elementary School compares
Moreland Hills 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 74% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$26,052
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 72.3%
Asian 11.0%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Moreland Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange City, which includes Moreland Hills Elementary School.
$26,052
Per student
+78%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.1%
State 12.2%
Federal 3.7%
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 Moreland Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballard Brady Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Inclusive Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moreland Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~918 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Moreland Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Moreland Hills Elementary School?
Moreland Hills Elementary School has 918 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pepper Pike, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moreland Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moreland Hills Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 Moreland Hills Elementary School?
8.1% of students at Moreland Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moreland Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moreland Hills Elementary School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Pepper Pike, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moreland Hills Elementary School?
Moreland Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Moreland Hills Elementary School rank among public schools in Pepper Pike?
By Resource Investment Index, Moreland Hills Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pepper Pike, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pepper Pike on the city page.
Is Moreland Hills Elementary School a good school?
Moreland Hills Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Orange City?
Besides Moreland Hills Elementary School, Orange City also operates Orange High School (617 students), Ballard Brady Middle School (461 students), and Orange Inclusive Preschool (33 students). See the Orange City district page for the complete list.
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