- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bucyrus, OH
Bucyrus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bucyrus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390436805533
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bucyrus Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bucyrus · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bucyrus Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bucyrus Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bucyrus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bucyrus Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390436805533 · Bucyrus, OH Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bucyrus Middle School (256 students)
Bucyrus Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bucyrus Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bucyrus Elementary School
562 students
- Bucyrus Middle
Bucyrus Middle School
256 students
- Bucyrus Second
Bucyrus Secondary School
247 students
What this shows Bucyrus Elementary School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bucyrus Elementary School compares
Bucyrus Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 86% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Ohio - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$17,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Bucyrus Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bucyrus City reports $17,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bucyrus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucyrus Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bucyrus Secondary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bucyrus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Bucyrus
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bucyrus Elementary School
How many students attend Bucyrus Elementary School?
Bucyrus Elementary School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bucyrus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bucyrus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bucyrus Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher 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 Bucyrus Elementary School?
58.8% of students at Bucyrus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bucyrus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bucyrus Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Bucyrus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bucyrus Elementary School?
Bucyrus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Bucyrus Elementary School rank among public schools in Bucyrus?
By Resource Investment Index, Bucyrus Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bucyrus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bucyrus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bucyrus City?
Besides Bucyrus Elementary School, Bucyrus City also operates Bucyrus Middle School (256 students) and Bucyrus Secondary School (247 students). See the Bucyrus City district page for the complete list.