Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Botkins Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Botkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Botkins Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Botkins Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Botkins Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 3241 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Botkins Elementary School's ranking?
Botkins Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Botkins Elementary School often compared to?
Botkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wapakoneta Elementary School, Anna Elementary School, Emerson Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Botkins Elementary School?
342 students attend Botkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Botkins Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Botkins Elementary School?
Botkins Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Botkins Elementary School offer ?
Botkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Botkins Elementary School part of?
Botkins Elementary School is part of Botkins Local School District.
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