Buckeye Valley West Elementary School

4340 State Route 257 S
Ostrander, OH 43061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buckeye Valley West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 659 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buckeye Valley West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Buckeye Valley West Elementary School's student population of 659 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
659 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Buckeye Valley West Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckeye Valley West Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#388 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buckeye Valley West Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buckeye Valley West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buckeye Valley West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buckeye Valley West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
89%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buckeye Valley West Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Buckeye Valley West Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buckeye Valley West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buckeye Valley West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buckeye Valley West Elementary School's ranking?
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School is ranked #388 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Buckeye Valley West Elementary School often compared to?
Buckeye Valley West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Valley East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Buckeye Valley West Elementary School?
659 students attend Buckeye Valley West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Buckeye Valley West Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckeye Valley West Elementary School?
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckeye Valley West Elementary School offer ?
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Buckeye Valley West Elementary School part of?
Buckeye Valley West Elementary School is part of Buckeye Valley Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 659 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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