Enrollment
581
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buckeye Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buckeye Primary School
Buckeye Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Medina, Ohio, enrolling 581 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 687 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #422.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 581 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Buckeye Local spends $11,046 per pupil, 25% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Medina's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sidney Fenn Elementary School (604 students): Buckeye Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 28.8:1).
Buckeye Local also operates Buckeye High School (636 students) and Buckeye Intermediate School (581 students) alongside Buckeye Primary 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 Primary School compares
Buckeye Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,046
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buckeye Local, which includes Buckeye Primary School.
$11,046
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 24.9%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~581 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Buckeye Primary School a good school?
Buckeye Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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