- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shaker Heights, OH
Onaway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Onaway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390447501615
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onaway Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Shaker Heights · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Onaway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onaway Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Shaker Heights, OH.
School address
District: Shaker Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447501615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Onaway Elementary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 390447501615 · Shaker Heights, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 20.1:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students)
Onaway Elementary School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Onaway 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
- This school 462
Onaway Elementary School
462 students
- Mercer Element 396
Mercer Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Onaway Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onaway Elementary School compares
Onaway Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 40% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
African American 35.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Onaway 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 Onaway 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomond Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onaway 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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Shaker Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onaway Elementary School
How many students attend Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shaker Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onaway Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onaway Elementary School?
18.9% of students at Onaway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onaway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Onaway Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Shaker Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onaway Elementary School?
Onaway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Onaway Elementary School rank among public schools in Shaker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Onaway Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public 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 public schools in Shaker Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Shaker Heights City?
Besides Onaway 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.