Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Elgin West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Elgin West Elementary School?
255 students attend Elgin West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Elgin West Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin West Elementary School?
Elgin West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elgin West Elementary School offer ?
Elgin West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Elgin West Elementary School part of?
Elgin West Elementary School is part of Elgin Local School District.
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