Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Ontario Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in OH)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ontario Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ontario Primary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ontario Primary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
50%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ontario Primary School often compared to?
Ontario Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Michigan Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Ontario Primary School?
219 students attend Ontario Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ontario Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ontario Primary School?
Ontario Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ontario Primary School offer ?
Ontario Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ontario Primary School part of?
Ontario Primary School is part of Ashtabula Area City School District.
School Reviews
1 9/3/2019
All of our children are at the Lakeside Elementary Campus this year. Its the first 2 weeks of school, and I got a phone call telling me I can't walk my second grader to her classroom, the reason given: Well we don't have any other parents who do that Most of the parents pick up in the car loop We don't allow parents to go down to the classroom. It's unnecessary for you to come into the building because none of the other parents do Me: Is this written somewhere? Is this a policy in the handbook or someone I could have read this policy? Them: Well we want them to be independent so we don't allow parents to do that. normally parents wait in the office So let me get this straight Because other people don't do it, I am not allowed? When have my husband and I give you charge over developing our children's character? That is our job. Your job is basic education. Period. Our children do not belong to you or your building. Kindly refrain from acting as if they do.
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