Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Espy 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85-89%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Espy Elementary School?
311 students attend Espy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Espy Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Espy Elementary School?
Espy Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Espy Elementary School offer ?
Espy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Espy Elementary School part of?
Espy Elementary School is part of Kenton City School District.
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