- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Preston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Preston 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 390438300768
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preston Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 240
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
School address
District: Cuyahoga Falls City · Ohio
NCES ID 390438300768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Preston Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390438300768 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 49.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuyahoga Falls High School (1,198 students)
Preston Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Preston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls High School
1,198 students
- Bolich Middle
Bolich Middle School
508 students
- Roberts Middle 372
Roberts Middle School
372 students
- Lincoln Elemen 370
Lincoln Elementary School
370 students
- Gordon Dewitt 364
Gordon Dewitt Elementary School
364 students
- This school 240
Preston Elementary School
240 students
What this shows Preston Elementary School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preston Elementary School compares
Preston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,358
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
African American 17.5%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Preston Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cuyahoga Falls City reports $15,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bolich Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Roberts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gordon Dewitt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Preston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Preston Elementary School
How many students attend Preston Elementary School?
Preston Elementary School has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preston Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Preston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Preston Elementary School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preston Elementary School?
Preston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Preston Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Preston Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls, 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 Cuyahoga Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Cuyahoga Falls City?
Besides Preston Elementary School, Cuyahoga Falls City also operates Cuyahoga Falls High School (1,198 students), Bolich Middle School (508 students), and Roberts Middle School (372 students). See the Cuyahoga Falls City district page for the complete list.