- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Buckeye Elementary School grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 391001403026 · Painesville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 22.9:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Jr/Sr High School (1,578 students)
Buckeye Elementary School grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 19.2 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
- Riverside Jr/S
Riverside Jr/Sr High School
1,578 students
- Henry F Lamuth
Henry F Lamuth Middle School
703 students
- Riverview Elem 615
Riverview Elementary School
615 students
- Parkside Eleme 551
Parkside Elementary School
551 students
- This school 366
Buckeye Elementary School
366 students
- Melridge Eleme 299
Melridge Elementary School
299 students
What this shows Buckeye Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye Elementary School compares
Buckeye Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,555
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Riverside Local reports $12,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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 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.
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.