- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mentor, OH
Sterling Morton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sterling Morton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390454902250
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling Morton Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Mentor · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterling Morton Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Morton Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Mentor, OH.
School address
District: Mentor Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454902250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Sterling Morton Elementary School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390454902250 · Mentor, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 15.7:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mentor High School (2,217 students)
Sterling Morton Elementary School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sterling Morton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mentor High Sc
Mentor High School
2,217 students
- Memorial Middl 852
Memorial Middle School
852 students
- Shore Middle S 752
Shore Middle School
752 students
- Ridge Elementa 661
Ridge Elementary School
661 students
- Hopkins Elemen 466
Hopkins Elementary School
466 students
- This school 298
Sterling Morton Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Sterling Morton Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling Morton Elementary School compares
Sterling Morton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▲ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$15,847
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Sterling Morton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mentor Exempted Village reports $15,847 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterling Morton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shore Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterling Morton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Mentor
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Hopkins Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Bellflower Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Orchard Hollow Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 15:1 students per teacher
Fairfax Elementary School
Standard public school
310 students 20.7:1 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterling Morton Elementary School
How many students attend Sterling Morton Elementary School?
Sterling Morton Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mentor, OH. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Morton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Morton Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% 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 Sterling Morton Elementary School?
32.8% of students at Sterling Morton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling Morton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sterling Morton Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Mentor, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling Morton Elementary School?
Sterling Morton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Sterling Morton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mentor?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Morton Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Mentor, 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 Mentor on the city page.
What other schools are in Mentor Exempted Village?
Besides Sterling Morton Elementary School, Mentor Exempted Village also operates Mentor High School (2,217 students), Memorial Middle School (852 students), and Shore Middle School (752 students). See the Mentor Exempted Village district page for the complete list.