Enrollment
200
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lucas, OH
Lucas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lucas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390494403592
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucas Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lucas · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucas Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucas Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lucas, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lucas Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lucas Elementary School
Lucas Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lucas, Ohio, enrolling 200 students.
At 16.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 200 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lucas's public schools, it stands alongside Lucas High School (140 students): Lucas Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 10:1).
Lucas Local also operates Lucas High School (140 students) and Lucas Heritage Middle School (70 students) alongside Lucas 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 Lucas Elementary School compares
Lucas 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 45% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,821
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 96.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Lucas 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 Lucas Local, which includes Lucas Elementary School.
$14,821
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 36.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Lucas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lucas Heritage Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Lucas
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~200 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lucas Elementary School
How many students attend Lucas Elementary School?
Lucas Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lucas, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucas Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Lucas Elementary School?
45.7% of students at Lucas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lucas Elementary School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Lucas, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucas Elementary School?
Lucas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Lucas Elementary School rank among public schools in Lucas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucas Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lucas, 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 Lucas on the city page.
Is Lucas Elementary School a good school?
Lucas Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less 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 Lucas Local?
Besides Lucas Elementary School, Lucas Local also operates Lucas High School (140 students) and Lucas Heritage Middle School (70 students). See the Lucas Local district page for the complete list.
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