Enrollment
497
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesapeake, OH
Chesapeake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390452902165
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesapeake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chesapeake, OH.
School address
District: Chesapeake Union Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390452902165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesapeake Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesapeake Elementary School
Chesapeake Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chesapeake, Ohio, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 497 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 497 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #316.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chesapeake's public schools, it stands alongside Lawrence County (569 students): Chesapeake Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.7:1 vs 6.7:1).
Chesapeake Union Exempted Village also operates Chesapeake High School (380 students) and Chesapeake Middle School (342 students) alongside Chesapeake Elementary 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 Chesapeake Elementary School compares
Chesapeake Elementary 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 47% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,137
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Chesapeake Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesapeake Union Exempted Village, which includes Chesapeake Elementary School.
$13,137
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 53.6%
Federal 20.6%
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 Chesapeake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chesapeake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Chesapeake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~497 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Elementary School
How many students attend Chesapeake Elementary School?
Chesapeake Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesapeake, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chesapeake Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Chesapeake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Elementary School?
Chesapeake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chesapeake Elementary School rank among public schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesapeake Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake on the city page.
Is Chesapeake Elementary School a good school?
Chesapeake Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. 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 Chesapeake Union Exempted Village?
Besides Chesapeake Elementary School, Chesapeake Union Exempted Village also operates Chesapeake High School (380 students) and Chesapeake Middle School (342 students). See the Chesapeake Union Exempted Village district page for the complete list.
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