- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mentor, OH
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Hollow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390454902246
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Hollow Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Mentor · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Hollow Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hollow Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Mentor, OH.
School address
District: Mentor Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454902246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Orchard Hollow Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390454902246 · Mentor, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 15:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mentor High School (2,217 students)
Orchard Hollow Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Orchard Hollow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mentor High Sc
Mentor High School
2,217 students
- Memorial Middl 852
Memorial Middle School
852 students
- Shore Middle S 752
Shore Middle School
752 students
- Ridge Elementa 661
Ridge Elementary School
661 students
- Hopkins Elemen 466
Hopkins Elementary School
466 students
- This school 359
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Orchard Hollow Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Hollow Elementary School compares
Orchard Hollow 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 61% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Orchard Hollow Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mentor Exempted Village reports $15,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Hollow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Hollow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Mentor
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Bellflower Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Fairfax Elementary School
Standard public school
310 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Sterling Morton Elementary School
Standard public school
298 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Hollow Elementary School
How many students attend Orchard Hollow Elementary School?
Orchard Hollow Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mentor, OH. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hollow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hollow Elementary School is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower 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 Orchard Hollow Elementary School?
12.4% of students at Orchard Hollow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Hollow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Hollow Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Mentor, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Hollow Elementary School?
Orchard Hollow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orchard Hollow Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mentor?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hollow Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Mentor, 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 Mentor on the city page.
What other schools are in Mentor Exempted Village?
Besides Orchard Hollow Elementary School, Mentor Exempted Village also operates Mentor High School (2,217 students), Memorial Middle School (852 students), and Shore Middle School (752 students). See the Mentor Exempted Village district page for the complete list.