Enrollment
224
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Chardon, Ohio, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 37% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #163, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chardon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chardon Middle School (716 students): Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 16.7:1).
Chardon Local also operates Chardon High School (1,054 students) and Chardon Middle School (716 students) alongside Park 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 Park Elementary School compares
Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,402
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: 0.4 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chardon Local, which includes Park Elementary School.
$14,402
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 19.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~224 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Park Elementary School a good school?
Park Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 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.
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