Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shale Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shale Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Shale Meadows Elementary School's student population of 640 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shale Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shale Meadows Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 3241 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
32%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
6%
17%
White
52%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shale Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Shale Meadows Elementary School is ranked #124 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Shale Meadows Elementary School?
640 students attend Shale Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Shale Meadows Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shale Meadows Elementary School?
Shale Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shale Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Shale Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shale Meadows Elementary School part of?
Shale Meadows Elementary School is part of Olentangy Local School District.
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