Overdale Elementary School serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Overdale Elementary School?
316 students attend Overdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Overdale Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overdale Elementary School?
Overdale Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Overdale Elementary School offer ?
Overdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Overdale Elementary School part of?
Overdale Elementary School is part of Tallmadge City School District.
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