- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shaker Heights, OH
Shaker Hts Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shaker Hts Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390447501608
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaker Hts Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Shaker Heights · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaker Hts Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Hts Middle School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, OH.
School address
District: Shaker Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447501608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Shaker Hts Middle School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390447501608 · Shaker Heights, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 18.8:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students)
Shaker Hts Middle School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Shaker Hts Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shaker Hts Hig
Shaker Hts High School
1,418 students
- This school
Shaker Hts Middle School
939 students
- Woodbury Eleme
Woodbury Elementary School
621 students
- Lomond Element 467
Lomond Elementary School
467 students
- Onaway Element 462
Onaway Elementary School
462 students
- Mercer Element 396
Mercer Elementary School
396 students
What this shows Shaker Hts Middle School reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaker Hts Middle School compares
Shaker Hts Middle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 17% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$24,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 51.7%
White 33.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Shaker Hts Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Shaker Heights City reports $24,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaker Hts Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hts High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomond Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onaway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaker Hts Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Shaker Heights
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Woodbury Elementary School
Standard public school
621 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lomond Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Mercer Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 18:1 students per teacher
Fernway Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~939 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaker Hts Middle School
How many students attend Shaker Hts Middle School?
Shaker Hts Middle School has 939 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shaker Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaker Hts Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaker Hts Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shaker Hts Middle School?
26.1% of students at Shaker Hts Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaker Hts Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shaker Hts Middle School is African American at 51.7% of enrollment, in Shaker Heights, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaker Hts Middle School?
Shaker Hts Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Shaker Hts Middle School rank among elementary schools in Shaker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaker Hts Middle School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Shaker Heights City?
Besides Shaker Hts Middle School, Shaker Heights City also operates Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students), Woodbury Elementary School (621 students), and Lomond Elementary School (467 students). See the Shaker Heights City district page for the complete list.