- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Richmond Heights Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 390465902602 · Richmond Heights, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.8:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Heights High School (271 students)
Richmond Heights Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Richmond Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richmond Heights Elementary School
378 students
- Richmond Heigh
Richmond Heights High School
271 students
- Richmond Heigh 137
Richmond Heights Middle School
137 students
What this shows Richmond Heights Elementary School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Heights Elementary School compares
Richmond Heights 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$19,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Richmond Heights Local reports $19,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~378 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.