- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleburg Hts, OH
Big Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390436000174
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Creek Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 555
- students enrolled
Big Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berea City · Ohio
NCES ID 390436000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Big Creek Elementary School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390436000174 · Middleburg Hts, OH Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 22.2:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Berea-Midpark High School (1,694 students)
Big Creek Elementary School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Big Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berea-Midpark
Berea-Midpark High School
1,694 students
- Berea-Midpark
Berea-Midpark Middle School
1,522 students
- Brook Park Ele
Brook Park Elementary School
919 students
- Grindstone Ele 641
Grindstone Elementary School
641 students
- This school 555
Big Creek Elementary School
555 students
What this shows Big Creek Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Creek Elementary School compares
Big Creek 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Asian 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Big Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berea City reports $15,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea-Midpark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berea-Midpark Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brook Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grindstone Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary School?
Big Creek Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleburg Hts, OH. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Creek Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Creek Elementary School?
17.5% of students at Big Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Creek Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Middleburg Hts, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Creek Elementary School?
Big Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Berea City?
Besides Big Creek Elementary School, Berea City also operates Berea-Midpark High School (1,694 students), Berea-Midpark Middle School (1,522 students), and Brook Park Elementary School (919 students). See the Berea City district page for the complete list.