- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Strongsville, OH
Whitney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448401724
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitney Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Strongsville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitney Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Strongsville, OH.
School address
District: Strongsville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448401724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Whitney Elementary School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 390448401724 · Strongsville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 19.4:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Strongsville High School (1,842 students)
Whitney Elementary School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Whitney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Strongsville H
Strongsville High School
1,842 students
- Strongsville M
Strongsville Middle School
1,327 students
- Kinsner Elemen 643
Kinsner Elementary School
643 students
- Muraski Elemen 522
Muraski Elementary School
522 students
- Chapman Elemen 446
Chapman Elementary School
446 students
- This school 426
Whitney Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Whitney Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitney Elementary School compares
Whitney Elementary 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,640
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Asian 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Whitney Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Strongsville City reports $14,640 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strongsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinsner Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muraski Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Strongsville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kinsner Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Muraski Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Surrarrer Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Strongsville Academy
Standard public school
65 students 32.5:1 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitney Elementary School
How many students attend Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Strongsville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitney Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Whitney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitney Elementary School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Strongsville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney Elementary School?
Whitney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Whitney Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Strongsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Strongsville, 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 Strongsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Strongsville City?
Besides Whitney Elementary School, Strongsville City also operates Strongsville High School (1,842 students), Strongsville Middle School (1,327 students), and Kinsner Elementary School (643 students). See the Strongsville City district page for the complete list.