- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartville, OH
Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390498604170
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,223
- students enrolled
Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
Lake Elementary School shrank from 1,287 students in 2022-23 to 1,194 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 390498604170 · Hartville, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,223 enr · 21.1:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Middle / High School (1,655 students)
Lake Elementary School shrank from 1,287 students in 2022-23 to 1,194 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Middle /
Lake Middle / High School
1,655 students
- This school
Lake Elementary School
1,223 students
- Lake Primary S 423
Lake Primary School
423 students
What this shows Lake Elementary School reports 1,223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Elementary School compares
Lake 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 60% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,223 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,223
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Local reports $12,640 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Middle / High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has 1,223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,287 (2022-23) → 1,194 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Elementary School?
12.6% of students at Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Hartville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Lake Local?
Besides Lake Elementary School, Lake Local also operates Lake Middle / High School (1,655 students) and Lake Primary School (423 students). See the Lake Local district page for the complete list.