- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Salem, OH
Buckskin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buckskin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390454002201
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckskin Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 202
- students enrolled
Buckskin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenfield Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390454002201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Buckskin Elementary School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 390454002201 · South Salem, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 14.4:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenfield Elementary School (562 students)
Buckskin Elementary School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Buckskin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenfield Ele
Greenfield Elementary School
562 students
- Mcclain High S
Mcclain High School
496 students
- Greenfield Mid
Greenfield Middle School
407 students
- Rainsboro Elem 221
Rainsboro Elementary School
221 students
- This school 202
Buckskin Elementary School
202 students
What this shows Buckskin Elementary School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckskin Elementary School compares
Buckskin 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,754
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Buckskin Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenfield Exempted Village reports $14,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckskin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcclain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainsboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckskin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckskin Elementary School
How many students attend Buckskin Elementary School?
Buckskin Elementary School has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Salem, OH. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckskin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckskin Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckskin Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Buckskin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckskin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buckskin Elementary School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in South Salem, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckskin Elementary School?
Buckskin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Greenfield Exempted Village?
Besides Buckskin Elementary School, Greenfield Exempted Village also operates Greenfield Elementary School (562 students), Mcclain High School (496 students), and Greenfield Middle School (407 students). See the Greenfield Exempted Village district page for the complete list.