Serving 666 students in grades 4-5, Wilcox Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)76%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Wilcox Elementary School?
666 students attend Wilcox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wilcox Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilcox Elementary School?
Wilcox Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilcox Elementary School offer ?
Wilcox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Wilcox Elementary School part of?
Wilcox Elementary School is part of North Ridgeville City School District.
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