Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Smithville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85-89%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)90-94%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Smithville Elementary School?
260 students attend Smithville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Smithville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithville Elementary School?
Smithville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smithville Elementary School offer ?
Smithville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Smithville Elementary School part of?
Smithville Elementary School is part of Green Local School District.
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