Excellent
#153 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 4% in state
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
Elementary School · West Geauga Local · Chesterland, OH
A West Geauga Local elementary school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11844 Caves Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert C Lindsey Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,740
Median home value
$311,400
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Mills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| St Anselm Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Mayfield Center Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Geauga Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,347NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School is listed in West Geauga Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chesterland, OH, part of West Geauga Local, serving approximately 465 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
What grades does Robert C Lindsey Elementary School serve?
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert C Lindsey Elementary School rank in OH?
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School ranks #153 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Robert C Lindsey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert C Lindsey Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robert C Lindsey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Robert C Lindsey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert C Lindsey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Robert C Lindsey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert C Lindsey Elementary School?
16.1% of students at Robert C Lindsey Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Geauga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (440) 729-5980
- Area population (ZIP 44026)
- 10,722
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44026; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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