Enrollment
642
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wickliffe, OH
Wickliffe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wickliffe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390450801984
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wickliffe Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wickliffe · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wickliffe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wickliffe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wickliffe, OH.
School address
District: Wickliffe City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450801984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wickliffe Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wickliffe Elementary School
Wickliffe Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wickliffe, Ohio, enrolling 642 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Ohio schools and 47% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 685 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #348.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wickliffe City also operates Wickliffe High School (586 students) and Wickliffe Middle School (377 students) alongside Wickliffe Elementary School.
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 Wickliffe Elementary School compares
Wickliffe Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 47% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Ohio - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
$14,468
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 62.5%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Wickliffe Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wickliffe City, which includes Wickliffe Elementary School.
$14,468
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.4%
State 21.1%
Federal 6.5%
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 Wickliffe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickliffe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wickliffe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wickliffe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~642 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wickliffe Elementary School
How many students attend Wickliffe Elementary School?
Wickliffe Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wickliffe, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe Elementary School is 26.8:1, which is 47% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wickliffe Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Wickliffe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wickliffe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wickliffe Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Wickliffe, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wickliffe Elementary School?
Wickliffe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wickliffe Elementary School rank among public schools in Wickliffe?
By Resource Investment Index, Wickliffe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wickliffe, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wickliffe on the city page.
Is Wickliffe Elementary School a good school?
Wickliffe Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Wickliffe City?
Besides Wickliffe Elementary School, Wickliffe City also operates Wickliffe High School (586 students) and Wickliffe Middle School (377 students). See the Wickliffe City district page for the complete list.
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