Enrollment
429
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 391001501489
Elm Street Elementary School — Painesville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Elm Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Painesville City Local · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Street Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elm Street Elementary School reports 429 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 429 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Painesville City Local spends $15,887 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 17.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elm Street Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 57% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Ohio — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,887
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 429 Top 57% in Ohio — larger than 43% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 16:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 391001501489
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 15.2%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 429:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.0%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Painesville City Local, which includes Elm Street Elementary School.
$15,887
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
Similar elementary schools in Painesville
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Riverview Elementary School
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Maple Elementary School
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432 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 16:1 students per teacher
Buckeye Elementary School
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366 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Melridge Elementary School
Standard public school
299 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School - Painesville
Standard public school
38 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elm Street Elementary School
How many students attend Elm Street Elementary School?
Elm Street Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Painesville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street Elementary School is 16:1, which is 13% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Painesville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Street Elementary School?
Elm Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.