Buckeye Elementary School

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buckeye Elementary School, located at 175 Buckeye Rd in Painesville, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Riverside Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on building strong academic fundamentals in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, preparing its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond academics, Buckeye Elementary is deeply integrated into the Painesville community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and student-centered instruction, utilizing modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on character education and community involvement, Buckeye Elementary strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that empowers children to become curious, lifelong learners.

365

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckeye Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	62
Black	32
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
245 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
62 (17.0 %)
Black
32 (8.8 %)
Two or More
17 (4.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Riverside Local
Phone:	(440)352-0668
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 54

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 40