Enrollment
406
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Olmsted, OH
Chestnut Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445204542
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in North Olmsted · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Olmsted, OH.
School address
District: North Olmsted City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445204542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestnut Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestnut Elementary School
Chestnut Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Olmsted, Ohio, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 694 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #196.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among North Olmsted's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pine Intermediate School (512 students): Chestnut Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 19:1).
North Olmsted City also operates North Olmsted High School (1,115 students) and North Olmsted Middle School (813 students) alongside Chestnut 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 Chestnut Elementary School compares
Chestnut 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▲ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Ohio - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Chestnut Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Olmsted City, which includes Chestnut Elementary School.
$16,940
Per student
+16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 20.2%
Federal 8.4%
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 Chestnut Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Olmsted High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Olmsted Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birch Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in North Olmsted
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Elementary School
How many students attend Chestnut Elementary School?
Chestnut Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Olmsted, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Elementary School?
32.9% of students at Chestnut Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in North Olmsted, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Elementary School?
Chestnut Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Chestnut Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Olmsted?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Olmsted, 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 North Olmsted on the city page.
Is Chestnut Elementary School a good school?
Chestnut Elementary School earns 45/100 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 North Olmsted City?
Besides Chestnut Elementary School, North Olmsted City also operates North Olmsted High School (1,115 students), North Olmsted Middle School (813 students), and Pine Intermediate School (512 students). See the North Olmsted City district page for the complete list.
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