- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lucas Elementary School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390494403592 · Lucas, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 16.7:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucas High School (140 students)
Lucas Elementary School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Lucas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lucas Elementary School
200 students
- Lucas High Sch
Lucas High School
140 students
- Lucas Heritage 70
Lucas Heritage Middle School
70 students
What this shows Lucas Elementary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucas Elementary School compares
Lucas Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Lucas Local reports $15,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~200 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.