- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garfield Heights, OH
William Foster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Foster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390440400999
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Foster Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Garfield Heights · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 398
- students enrolled
William Foster Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Foster Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Garfield Heights, OH.
School address
District: Garfield Heights City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390440400999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
William Foster Elementary School shrank from 511 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 390440400999 · Garfield Heights, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Heights High School (942 students)
William Foster Elementary School shrank from 511 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
William Foster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Heigh
Garfield Heights High School
942 students
- Garfield Heigh
Garfield Heights Middle School
541 students
- This school
William Foster Elementary School
398 students
- Elmwood Elemen 374
Elmwood Elementary School
374 students
- Maple Leaf Ele 326
Maple Leaf Elementary School
326 students
What this shows William Foster Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Foster Elementary School compares
William Foster 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Ohio - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.6%
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
$16,472
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.6%
Two or More 13.1%
White 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, William Foster Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Garfield Heights City Schools reports $16,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Foster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heights High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Leaf Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Foster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Foster Elementary School
How many students attend William Foster Elementary School?
William Foster Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garfield Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Foster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Foster Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Foster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Foster Elementary School is African American at 78.6% of enrollment, in Garfield Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Foster Elementary School?
William Foster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 William Foster Elementary School rank among public schools in Garfield Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, William Foster Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Garfield Heights, 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 Garfield Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Besides William Foster Elementary School, Garfield Heights City Schools also operates Garfield Heights High School (942 students), Garfield Heights Middle School (541 students), and Elmwood Elementary School (374 students). See the Garfield Heights City Schools district page for the complete list.