Etna Elementary School

8500 Columbia Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
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Top 20%
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Etna 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Etna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Etna Elementary School's student population of 496 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
496 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Etna 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 Etna Elementary School is 0.54, which is more 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)
#594 out of 3241 schools
(Top 20%)
75-79%
52%
70-74%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Etna Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Etna Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Etna Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Etna Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Etna Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Etna Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Etna Elementary School's ranking?
Etna Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Etna Elementary School?
496 students attend Etna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Etna Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Etna Elementary School?
Etna Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Etna Elementary School offer ?
Etna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Etna Elementary School part of?
Etna Elementary School is part of Southwest Licking Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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