Enrollment
522
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Strongsville, OH
Muraski Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Muraski Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448401726
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muraski Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Strongsville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Muraski Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muraski Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Strongsville, OH.
School address
District: Strongsville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448401726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muraski Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muraski Elementary School
Muraski Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Strongsville, Ohio, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 522 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 626 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #326.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Strongsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kinsner Elementary School (643 students): Muraski Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 20.1:1).
Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students) and Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students) alongside Muraski 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 Muraski Elementary School compares
Muraski 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 54% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$14,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 75.1%
Asian 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Muraski 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 Strongsville City, which includes Muraski Elementary School.
$14,050
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 16.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Muraski Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strongsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinsner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muraski Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Strongsville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kinsner Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Whitney Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Surrarrer Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Strongsville Academy
Standard public school
65 students 32.5:1 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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Muraski Elementary School
How many students attend Muraski Elementary School?
Muraski Elementary School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Strongsville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muraski Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muraski Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muraski Elementary School?
14.5% of students at Muraski Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muraski Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Muraski Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Strongsville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muraski Elementary School?
Muraski Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Muraski Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Strongsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Muraski Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Strongsville, 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 Strongsville on the city page.
Is Muraski Elementary School a good school?
Muraski Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Strongsville City?
Besides Muraski Elementary School, Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students), Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students), and Kinsner Elementary School (643 students). See the Strongsville City district page for the complete list.
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