Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Symmes Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 53% 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-4
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Symmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Symmes Elementary School's student population of 648 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Symmes 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 Symmes Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#162 out of 3241 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
3%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
11%
17%
White
47%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 Symmes Elementary School's ranking?
Symmes Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Symmes Elementary School often compared to?
Symmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ash Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Symmes Elementary School?
648 students attend Symmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Symmes Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Symmes Elementary School?
Symmes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Symmes Elementary School offer ?
Symmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Symmes Elementary School part of?
Symmes Elementary School is part of Sycamore Community City School District.
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