Serving 132 students in grades 3-6, Elmwood Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Elmwood Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2276 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
31%
17%
White
38%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood Place Elementary School's ranking?
Elmwood Place Elementary School is ranked #2276 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Place Elementary School?
132 students attend Elmwood Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Elmwood Place Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmwood Place Elementary School?
Elmwood Place Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmwood Place Elementary School offer ?
Elmwood Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmwood Place Elementary School part of?
Elmwood Place Elementary School is part of St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District.
In what neighborhood is Elmwood Place Elementary School located?
Elmwood Place Elementary School is located in the Carthage neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Carthage.
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