- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willoughby, OH
School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451005822
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Innovation earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Willoughby · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
School of Innovation has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Innovation ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Willoughby, OH.
School address
District: Willoughby-Eastlake City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451005822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
School of Innovation held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390451005822 · Willoughby, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 16.6:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,231 students)
School of Innovation held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
School of Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,231 students
- South High Sch
South High School
995 students
- Royalview Elem
Royalview Elementary School
689 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
543 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
518 students
- This school 448
School of Innovation
448 students
What this shows School of Innovation reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Innovation compares
School of Innovation 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Ohio - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,981
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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 79.2%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 4.5%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, School of Innovation is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Willoughby-Eastlake City reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Willoughby
2 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.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about School of Innovation
How many students attend School of Innovation?
School of Innovation has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willoughby, OH. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Innovation is 16.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 School of Innovation?
12.9% of students at School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at School of Innovation is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Willoughby, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Innovation?
School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School of Innovation rank among elementary schools in Willoughby?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Innovation ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Willoughby, 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 Willoughby on the city page.
What other schools are in Willoughby-Eastlake City?
Besides School of Innovation, Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students), South High School (995 students), and Royalview Elementary School (689 students). See the Willoughby-Eastlake City district page for the complete list.