Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Kae Avenue 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 is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kae Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Kae Avenue Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kae Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)46%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
7%
Black
43%
17%
White
18%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kae Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Kae Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Etna Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Kae Avenue Elementary School?
609 students attend Kae Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Kae Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kae Avenue Elementary School?
Kae Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kae Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Kae Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Kae Avenue Elementary School part of?
Kae Avenue Elementary School is part of Whitehall City School District.
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