- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OH
Buckeye Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391000601589
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 418
- students enrolled
Buckeye Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Salem, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Buckeye Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 391000601589 · Salem, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 22:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem High School (610 students)
Buckeye Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Buckeye Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
610 students
- This school
Buckeye Elementary School
418 students
- Salem Junior H
Salem Junior High School
323 students
- Reilly Element
Reilly Elementary School
286 students
- Southeast Elem
Southeast Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Buckeye Elementary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye Elementary School compares
Buckeye 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 21% 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
30.9%
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
$12,656
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
Counselors0.3 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 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Buckeye Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Salem City reports $12,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckeye Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reilly Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckeye Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
3 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Elementary School
How many students attend Buckeye Elementary School?
Buckeye Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary School is 22:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckeye Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye Elementary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye Elementary School?
Buckeye Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Buckeye Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem City?
Besides Buckeye Elementary School, Salem City also operates Salem High School (610 students), Salem Junior High School (323 students), and Reilly Elementary School (286 students). See the Salem City district page for the complete list.