- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Painesville, OH
Chestnut Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001501487
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Painesville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 425
- students enrolled
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 #4 of 7 elementary schools in Painesville, OH.
School address
District: Painesville City Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391001501487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Chestnut Elementary School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 391001501487 · Painesville, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvey High School (847 students)
Chestnut Elementary School grew from 384 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 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
- Harvey High Sc
Harvey High School
847 students
- Heritage Midd
Heritage Middle School
602 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary School
432 students
- Elm Street Ele
Elm Street Elementary School
429 students
- This school
Chestnut Elementary School
425 students
- Red Raider Pre 88
Red Raider Preschool
88 students
What this shows Chestnut Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Elementary School compares
Chestnut 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$16,063
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
White 18.6%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Chestnut Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Painesville City Local reports $16,063 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Raider Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Painesville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
615 students 22:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Elm Street Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Melridge Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 23:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School - Painesville
Standard public school
38 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Elementary School
How many students attend Chestnut Elementary School?
Chestnut Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Painesville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Painesville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Elementary School?
Chestnut Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Painesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Painesville, 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 Painesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Painesville City Local?
Besides Chestnut Elementary School, Painesville City Local also operates Harvey High School (847 students), Heritage Middle School (602 students), and Maple Elementary School (432 students). See the Painesville City Local district page for the complete list.