- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Richardson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richardson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438300769
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 315
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
School address
District: Cuyahoga Falls City · Ohio
NCES ID 390438300769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Richardson Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 390438300769 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 41.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuyahoga Falls High School (1,198 students)
Richardson Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Richardson 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 315
Richardson Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Richardson Elementary School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson Elementary School compares
Richardson 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 | 41.0% | ▲ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 8.9%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Richardson 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 Richardson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bolich Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Roberts Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gordon Dewitt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson 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 Richardson Elementary School
How many students attend Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richardson Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Richardson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richardson Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson Elementary School?
Richardson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richardson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cuyahoga Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson Elementary School ranks #3 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 Richardson 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.