- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Chestnut Elementary School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 390445204542 · North Olmsted, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 19.3:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Olmsted High School (1,115 students)
Chestnut Elementary School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Olmsted
North Olmsted High School
1,115 students
- North Olmsted
North Olmsted Middle School
813 students
- Pine Intermedi
Pine Intermediate School
512 students
- This school 406
Chestnut Elementary School
406 students
- Maple Elementa 348
Maple Elementary School
348 students
- Birch Primary 345
Birch Primary School
345 students
What this shows Chestnut Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Elementary School compares
Chestnut Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,657
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 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.
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
District finance for North Olmsted City reports $16,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~406 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.