Enrollment
448
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School of Innovation compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at School of Innovation
School of Innovation is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Willoughby, Ohio, enrolling 448 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 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 542 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #390, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Willoughby's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edison Elementary School (543 students): School of Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 17.5:1).
Willoughby-Eastlake City also operates North High School (1,231 students) and South High School (995 students) alongside School of Innovation.
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 School of Innovation compares
School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,294
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willoughby-Eastlake City, which includes School of Innovation.
$14,294
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 19.9%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~448 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is School of Innovation a good school?
School of Innovation earns 38/100 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 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.
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