Enrollment
390
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Avon Lake, OH
Redwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390481203117
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Avon Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Avon Lake, OH.
School address
District: Avon Lake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390481203117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redwood Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redwood Elementary School
Redwood Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Avon Lake, Ohio, enrolling 390 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.5% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Ohio average.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 780 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Avon Lake City also operates Avon Lake High School (1,054 students) and Learwood Middle School (557 students) alongside Redwood 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 Redwood Elementary School compares
Redwood 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 70% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,395
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Redwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avon Lake City, which includes Redwood Elementary School.
$13,395
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.9%
State 15.6%
Federal 7.5%
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 Redwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Learwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy Intermediate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Redwood Elementary School
How many students attend Redwood Elementary School?
Redwood Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Avon Lake, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Redwood Elementary School?
9.5% of students at Redwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Avon Lake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Elementary School?
Redwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Redwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Avon Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Avon Lake, 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 Avon Lake on the city page.
Is Redwood Elementary School a good school?
Redwood Elementary School earns 40/100 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 Avon Lake City?
Besides Redwood Elementary School, Avon Lake City also operates Avon Lake High School (1,054 students), Learwood Middle School (557 students), and Troy Intermediate Elementary School (539 students). See the Avon Lake City district page for the complete list.
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