Enrollment
468
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterland, OH
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert C Lindsey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390472202806
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chesterland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C Lindsey Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chesterland, OH.
School address
District: West Geauga Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390472202806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert C Lindsey Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chesterland, Ohio, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Ohio average.
With 468 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.
Among 388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #309, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 936 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.
West Geauga Local also operates West Geauga High School (641 students) and West Geauga Middle School (493 students) alongside Robert C Lindsey 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 Robert C Lindsey Elementary School compares
Robert C Lindsey 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,427
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Robert C Lindsey 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 West Geauga Local, which includes Robert C Lindsey Elementary School.
$14,427
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 23.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 Robert C Lindsey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Geauga High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Geauga Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert C Lindsey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary 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 (~468 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
How many students attend Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
7.6% of students at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Chesterland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Robert C Lindsey Elementary School rank among public schools in Chesterland?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C Lindsey Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chesterland, 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 Chesterland on the city page.
Is Robert C Lindsey Elementary School a good school?
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. 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 West Geauga Local?
Besides Robert C Lindsey Elementary School, West Geauga Local also operates West Geauga High School (641 students), West Geauga Middle School (493 students), and Westwood Elementary School (367 students). See the West Geauga Local district page for the complete list.
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