Enrollment
459
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Euclid, OH
Rowland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rowland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390447901650
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowland Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in South Euclid · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowland Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Euclid, OH.
School address
District: South Euclid-Lyndhurst City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447901650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rowland Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rowland Elementary School
Rowland Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Euclid, Ohio, enrolling 459 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 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 513 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 805 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding South Euclid-Lyndhurst City spends $19,880 per pupil, 36% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
South Euclid-Lyndhurst City also operates Brush High School (1,030 students) and Greenview Upper Elementary School (640 students) alongside Rowland 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 Rowland Elementary School compares
Rowland 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 | 45.6% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
24.2%
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
$19,880
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 69.1%
Two or More 11.1%
White 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Rowland Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Euclid-Lyndhurst City, which includes Rowland Elementary School.
$19,880
Per student
+36%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 19.1%
Federal 8.9%
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 Rowland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenview Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adrian Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rowland Elementary School
How many students attend Rowland Elementary School?
Rowland Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Euclid, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowland 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 Rowland Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Rowland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rowland Elementary School is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in South Euclid, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowland Elementary School?
Rowland 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 Rowland Elementary School rank among public schools in South Euclid?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Euclid, 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 South Euclid on the city page.
Is Rowland Elementary School a good school?
Rowland Elementary School earns 37/100 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 South Euclid-Lyndhurst City?
Besides Rowland Elementary School, South Euclid-Lyndhurst City also operates Brush High School (1,030 students), Greenview Upper Elementary School (640 students), and Memorial Junior High School (463 students). See the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City district page for the complete list.
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