Enrollment
1,519
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Royalton, OH
North Royalton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Royalton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390445401442
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Royalton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in North Royalton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Royalton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Royalton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in North Royalton, OH.
School address
District: North Royalton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445401442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Royalton Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Royalton Elementary School
North Royalton Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in North Royalton, Ohio, enrolling 1,519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,519 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North Royalton City also operates North Royalton High School (1,401 students) and North Royalton Middle School (1,205 students) alongside North Royalton 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 North Royalton Elementary School compares
North Royalton 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,519 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,519
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,898
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, North Royalton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Royalton City, which includes North Royalton Elementary School.
$13,898
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 17.5%
Federal 8.1%
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 North Royalton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Royalton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Royalton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Royalton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~1,519 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Royalton Elementary School
How many students attend North Royalton Elementary School?
North Royalton Elementary School has 1,519 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Royalton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Royalton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Royalton Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Royalton Elementary School?
17.5% of students at North Royalton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Royalton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Royalton Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in North Royalton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Royalton Elementary School?
North Royalton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 North Royalton Elementary School rank among public schools in North Royalton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Royalton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in North Royalton, 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 North Royalton on the city page.
Is North Royalton Elementary School a good school?
North Royalton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 North Royalton City?
Besides North Royalton Elementary School, North Royalton City also operates North Royalton High School (1,401 students) and North Royalton Middle School (1,205 students). See the North Royalton City district page for the complete list.
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