Buckeye Primary School

629 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Buckeye Primary School, located at 3180 Columbia Road in Medina, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Buckeye Local School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its youngest students, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment where children in the early elementary grades can build essential skills. The facility is situated in a quiet, community-oriented area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere for early childhood learning.

As part of the broader Buckeye school community, the primary school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, partnering with parents and local stakeholders to ensure student success. The curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, utilizing a range of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, Buckeye Primary School plays a key role in preparing its students for a seamless transition into the upper elementary levels of the district.

629

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckeye Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	24
Black	15
Two or More	34

White
556 (88.4 %)
Two or More
34 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (3.8 %)
Black
15 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buckeye Local
Phone:	(330)722-8257
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 170

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 174