Enrollment
366
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Painesville, OH
Buckeye Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001403026
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Painesville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckeye Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Painesville, OH.
School address
District: Riverside Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391001403026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buckeye Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buckeye Elementary School
Buckeye Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Painesville, Ohio, enrolling 366 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 588 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #444, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Painesville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverview Elementary School (615 students): Buckeye Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 22:1).
Riverside Local also operates Riverside Jr/Sr High School (1,578 students) and Henry F Lamuth Middle School (703 students) alongside Buckeye Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buckeye Elementary School compares
Buckeye Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$11,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Buckeye Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Local, which includes Buckeye Elementary School.
$11,840
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 18.1%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Buckeye Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry F Lamuth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Painesville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 22:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Melridge Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 23:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School - Painesville
Standard public school
38 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Elementary School
How many students attend Buckeye Elementary School?
Buckeye Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Painesville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Elementary School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckeye Elementary School?
20.5% of students at Buckeye Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckeye Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye Elementary School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Painesville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye Elementary School?
Buckeye Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buckeye Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Painesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Painesville, 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 Painesville on the city page.
Is Buckeye Elementary School a good school?
Buckeye Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Riverside Local?
Besides Buckeye Elementary School, Riverside Local also operates Riverside Jr/Sr High School (1,578 students), Henry F Lamuth Middle School (703 students), and Riverview Elementary School (615 students). See the Riverside Local district page for the complete list.
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