- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcanum, OH
Arcanum Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arcanum Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390466302613
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcanum Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Arcanum · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 437
- students enrolled
Arcanum Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arcanum Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Arcanum, OH.
School address
District: Arcanum-Butler Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390466302613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Arcanum Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390466302613 · Arcanum, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 19:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcanum High School (325 students)
Arcanum Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Arcanum Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arcanum Elementary School
437 students
- Arcanum High S
Arcanum High School
325 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle School
321 students
- Arcanum Early 72
Arcanum Early Learning Center
72 students
What this shows Arcanum Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcanum Elementary School compares
Arcanum Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Ohio - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Arcanum Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arcanum-Butler Local reports $11,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcanum Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanum High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcanum Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arcanum Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Arcanum
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcanum Elementary School
How many students attend Arcanum Elementary School?
Arcanum Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcanum, OH. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcanum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcanum Elementary School is 19:1, which is 4% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcanum Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arcanum Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Arcanum, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcanum Elementary School?
Arcanum Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Arcanum Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Arcanum?
By Resource Investment Index, Arcanum Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Arcanum, 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 Arcanum on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcanum-Butler Local?
Besides Arcanum Elementary School, Arcanum-Butler Local also operates Arcanum High School (325 students), Butler Middle School (321 students), and Arcanum Early Learning Center (72 students). See the Arcanum-Butler Local district page for the complete list.