Enrollment
466
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conneaut, OH
Lakeshore Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438105274
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore Primary Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Conneaut · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore Primary Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Primary Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Conneaut, OH.
School address
District: Conneaut Area City · Ohio
NCES ID 390438105274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeshore Primary Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeshore Primary Elementary School
Lakeshore Primary Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Conneaut, Ohio, enrolling 466 students.
At 17.9:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 56.8% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Conneaut Area City also operates Conneaut High School (417 students) and Conneaut Middle School (361 students) alongside Lakeshore Primary 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 Lakeshore Primary Elementary School compares
Lakeshore Primary 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 80% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Ohio - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
White 85.6%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Lakeshore Primary Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conneaut Area City, which includes Lakeshore Primary Elementary School.
$13,468
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 51.3%
Federal 19.5%
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 Lakeshore Primary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conneaut High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conneaut Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore Primary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeshore Primary Elementary School?
Lakeshore Primary Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conneaut, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Primary Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeshore Primary Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Lakeshore Primary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore Primary Elementary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Conneaut, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore Primary Elementary School?
Lakeshore Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeshore Primary Elementary School rank among public schools in Conneaut?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Primary Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Conneaut, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Conneaut on the city page.
Is Lakeshore Primary Elementary School a good school?
Lakeshore Primary Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Conneaut Area City?
Besides Lakeshore Primary Elementary School, Conneaut Area City also operates Conneaut High School (417 students), Conneaut Middle School (361 students), and Gateway Elementary School (343 students). See the Conneaut Area City district page for the complete list.
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