Enrollment
378
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond Heights, OH
Richmond Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390465902602
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Heights Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Richmond Heights · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richmond Heights, OH.
School address
District: Richmond Heights Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390465902602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Heights Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Heights Elementary School
Richmond Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond Heights, Ohio, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.9% of students qualify for free meals, 99% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Richmond Heights Local spends $18,664 per pupil, 27% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Richmond Heights Local also operates Richmond Heights High School (271 students) and Richmond Heights Middle School (137 students) alongside Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights Elementary School compares
Richmond Heights 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 99% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$18,664
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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
African American 85.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
White 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights Local, which includes Richmond Heights Elementary School.
$18,664
Per student
+27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 11.8%
Federal 13.9%
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 Richmond Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heights High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Heights Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Richmond Heights Elementary School?
Richmond Heights Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Heights Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 1% 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 Richmond Heights Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Richmond Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Heights Elementary School is African American at 85.2% of enrollment, in Richmond Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Heights Elementary School?
Richmond Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richmond Heights Elementary School rank among public schools in Richmond Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Richmond 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 Richmond Heights on the city page.
Is Richmond Heights Elementary School a good school?
Richmond Heights Elementary School earns 43/100 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 Richmond Heights Local?
Besides Richmond Heights Elementary School, Richmond Heights Local also operates Richmond Heights High School (271 students) and Richmond Heights Middle School (137 students). See the Richmond Heights Local district page for the complete list.
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