At a glance
Reported students
282
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
282
Buckeye South Elementary School: 282 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 308
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Buckeye South Elementary School
Buckeye South Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tiltonsville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Buckeye Local. NCES reports 282 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, below the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.3%) and multiracial (4.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 26.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Buckeye South Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 26.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.3%
- Hispanic0.4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buckeye Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Buckeye North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
235 reported students
Buckeye West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
172 reported students
Buckeye Local Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
299 reported students
Buckeye Local High School
High · Grades 09–12
359 reported students
Public schools near Buckeye South Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwood Elementary School Elementary · Ohio County Schools | PK–05 | 304 | 4 mi |
| Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School Elementary · Martins Ferry City | PK–04 | 492 | 4.4 mi |
| West Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Ohio County Schools | PK–05 | 124 | 5.2 mi |
| Woodsdale Elementary School Elementary · Ohio County Schools | PK–05 | 405 | 6.4 mi |
| Buckeye North Elementary School Elementary · Buckeye Local | PK–05 | 235 | 7.1 mi |
| Madison Elementary School Elementary · Ohio County Schools | PK–05 | 231 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Buckeye South Elementary School
What grades does Buckeye South Elementary School serve?
Buckeye South Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Buckeye Local.
How many students attend Buckeye South Elementary School?
Buckeye South Elementary School reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 308 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Buckeye South Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 282 students and 19.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Buckeye South Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Buckeye South Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buckeye Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Buckeye South Elementary School in?
Buckeye South Elementary School is part of Buckeye Local, based in Dillonvale, OH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Buckeye South Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warwood Elementary School (4 mi), Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School (4.4 mi), West Liberty Elementary School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.