Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Big Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Big Creek Elementary School's student population of 539 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Creek Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
63%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Big Creek Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Big Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Big Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary School?
539 students attend Big Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Big Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Creek Elementary School?
Big Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Creek Elementary School offer ?
Big Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Big Creek Elementary School part of?
Big Creek Elementary School is part of Berea City School District.
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