Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Whipple Heights 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whipple Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Whipple Heights Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whipple Heights 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 Whipple Heights Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#72 out of 3241 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
5%
17%
White
84%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whipple Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Whipple Heights Elementary School is ranked #72 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Whipple Heights Elementary School?
390 students attend Whipple Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Whipple Heights Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whipple Heights Elementary School?
Whipple Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whipple Heights Elementary School offer ?
Whipple Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Whipple Heights Elementary School part of?
Whipple Heights Elementary School is part of Perry Local School District.
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