Enrollment
621
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shaker Heights, OH
Woodbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390447504323
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbury Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Shaker Heights · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbury Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, OH.
School address
District: Shaker Heights City · Ohio
NCES ID 390447504323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbury Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbury Elementary School
Woodbury Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, enrolling 621 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.7% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 665 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #471, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shaker Heights City spends $22,244 per pupil, 52% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 145 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 621 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Shaker Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students): Woodbury Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 18.8:1).
Shaker Heights City also operates Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students) and Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students) alongside Woodbury 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 Woodbury Elementary School compares
Woodbury 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▲ 0% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$22,244
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shaker Heights City, which includes Woodbury Elementary School.
$22,244
Per student
+52%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 22.6%
Federal 8.1%
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 Woodbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hts High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaker Hts Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Onaway Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Shaker Heights
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shaker Hts Middle School
Standard public school
939 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Lomond Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Mercer Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 18:1 students per teacher
Fernway Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 15.7:1 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 (~621 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodbury Elementary School
How many students attend Woodbury Elementary School?
Woodbury Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shaker Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower 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 Woodbury Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Woodbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbury Elementary School?
Woodbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Woodbury Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shaker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Shaker Heights, 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 Shaker Heights on the city page.
Is Woodbury Elementary School a good school?
Woodbury Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Shaker Heights City?
Besides Woodbury Elementary School, Shaker Heights City also operates Shaker Hts High School (1,418 students), Shaker Hts Middle School (939 students), and Lomond Elementary School (467 students). See the Shaker Heights City district page for the complete list.
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