Enrollment
425
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-3% 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 Painesville, Ohio, enrolling 425 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Painesville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverview Elementary School (615 students): Chestnut Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 22:1).
Painesville City Local also operates Harvey High School (847 students) and Heritage Middle School (602 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Painesville City Local, which includes Chestnut Elementary School.
$15,081
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.8%
Federal 17.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~425 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Chestnut Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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