Enrollment
295
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ravenna, OH
Willyard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willyard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446801567
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willyard Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Ravenna · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 295
- students enrolled
Willyard Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willyard Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ravenna, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willyard Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willyard Elementary School
Willyard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ravenna, Ohio, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ravenna's elementary schools, it stands alongside Southeast Primary Elementary School (328 students): Willyard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
Ravenna City also operates Ravenna High School (534 students) and Brown Middle School (508 students) alongside Willyard 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 Willyard Elementary School compares
Willyard 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Ohio - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$15,726
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 67.1%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Willyard Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ravenna City, which includes Willyard Elementary School.
$15,726
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 42.2%
Federal 13.7%
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 Willyard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Main Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ravenna Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willyard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Ravenna
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southeast Primary Elementary School
Standard public school
328 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Southeast Intermediate Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
West Main Elementary School
Standard public school
297 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
125 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willyard Elementary School
How many students attend Willyard Elementary School?
Willyard Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ravenna, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willyard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willyard Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Willyard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willyard Elementary School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Ravenna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willyard Elementary School?
Willyard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willyard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ravenna?
By Resource Investment Index, Willyard Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ravenna, 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 Ravenna on the city page.
Is Willyard Elementary School a good school?
Willyard Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Ravenna City?
Besides Willyard Elementary School, Ravenna City also operates Ravenna High School (534 students), Brown Middle School (508 students), and West Main Elementary School (297 students). See the Ravenna City district page for the complete list.
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