Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6, O H Somers Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O H Somers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
O H Somers Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O H Somers Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O H Somers Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O H Somers Elementary School's ranking?
O H Somers Elementary School is ranked #820 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend O H Somers Elementary School?
408 students attend O H Somers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of O H Somers Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O H Somers Elementary School?
O H Somers Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does O H Somers Elementary School offer ?
O H Somers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is O H Somers Elementary School part of?
O H Somers Elementary School is part of Mogadore Local School District.
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