Buckeye Elementary School

www.riversidelocalschools.com

366 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

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.

366

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckeye Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	61
Black	28
Asian	6
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
245 (66.9%)
Hispanic
61 (16.7%)
Black
28 (7.7%)
Two or More
23 (6.3%)
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)352-2191
Website:	http://www.riversidelocalschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 60