Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kalida Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalida Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Kalida Elementary School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kalida Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kalida Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 3241 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
98%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalida Elementary School's ranking?
Kalida Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Kalida Elementary School?
242 students attend Kalida Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kalida Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalida Elementary School?
Kalida Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalida Elementary School offer ?
Kalida Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kalida Elementary School part of?
Kalida Elementary School is part of Kalida Local School District.
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