- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medina, OH
Buckeye Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Buckeye Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390484703266
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckeye Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckeye Primary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Primary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Buckeye Primary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390484703266 · Medina, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 18.7:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckeye High School (636 students)
Buckeye Primary School held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Buckeye Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckeye High S
Buckeye High School
636 students
- This school
Buckeye Primary School
581 students
- Buckeye Interm
Buckeye Intermediate School
581 students
- Buckeye Junior
Buckeye Junior High School
312 students
What this shows Buckeye Primary School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckeye Primary School compares
Buckeye Primary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 43% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,491
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Buckeye Primary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buckeye Local reports $11,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckeye Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckeye Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Medina
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sidney Fenn Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Intermediate School
Standard public school
581 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Ralph E. Waite Elementary
Standard public school
500 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Ella Canavan Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
H G Blake Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 17.4:1 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye Primary School
How many students attend Buckeye Primary School?
Buckeye Primary School has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medina, OH. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckeye Primary School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckeye Primary School?
18.1% of students at Buckeye Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckeye Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckeye Primary School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Medina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckeye Primary School?
Buckeye Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Buckeye Primary School rank among elementary schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckeye Primary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Medina, 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 Medina on the city page.
What other schools are in Buckeye Local?
Besides Buckeye Primary School, Buckeye Local also operates Buckeye High School (636 students), Buckeye Intermediate School (581 students), and Buckeye Junior High School (312 students). See the Buckeye Local district page for the complete list.