At a glance
Reported students
506
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
506
Lander Elementary: 506 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 554
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Lander Elementary
Lander Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Cleveland. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Mayfield City. NCES reports 506 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.1%) and Black (37.4%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lander Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.1%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black37.4%
- Asian7.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mayfield City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mayfield Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
468 reported students
Millridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
604 reported students
Gates Mills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
120 reported students
Mayfield Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–09
896 reported students
Mayfield Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
110 reported students
Mayfield High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,504 reported students
Public schools near Lander Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunview Elementary School Elementary · South Euclid-Lyndhurst City | KG–03 | 345 | 0.9 mi |
| Millridge Elementary School Elementary · Mayfield City | KG–06 | 604 | 1.6 mi |
| Mayfield Center Elementary School Elementary · Mayfield City | KG–05 | 468 | 2.2 mi |
| Hilltop Elementary School Elementary · Beachwood City | 03–05 | 300 | 2.4 mi |
| Gates Mills Elementary School Elementary · Mayfield City | KG–05 | 120 | 3.2 mi |
| Rowland Elementary School Elementary · South Euclid-Lyndhurst City | PK–03 | 459 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lander Elementary
What grades does Lander Elementary serve?
Lander Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mayfield City.
How many students attend Lander Elementary?
Lander Elementary reported 506 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 554 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lander Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 506 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lander Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lander Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mayfield City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lander Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lander Elementary in?
Lander Elementary is part of Mayfield City, based in Mayfield Heights, OH, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lander Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunview Elementary School (0.9 mi), Millridge Elementary School (1.6 mi), Mayfield Center Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.