- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chardon, OH
Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390471802794
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Chardon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Chardon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Park Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 390471802794 · Chardon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 24.9:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Chardon High School (1,054 students)
Park Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chardon High S
Chardon High School
1,054 students
- Chardon Middle
Chardon Middle School
716 students
- Munson Element 238
Munson Elementary School
238 students
- This school 224
Park Elementary School
224 students
- Chardon Early 219
Chardon Early Learning Center
219 students
What this shows Park Elementary School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary School compares
Park 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 39% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$15,078
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chardon Local reports $15,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chardon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chardon Early Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Chardon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chardon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 24.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elementary School?
19.3% of students at Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Chardon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chardon?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Chardon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chardon on the city page.
What other schools are in Chardon Local?
Besides Park Elementary School, Chardon Local also operates Chardon High School (1,054 students), Chardon Middle School (716 students), and Munson Elementary School (238 students). See the Chardon Local district page for the complete list.