Serving 391 students in grades 3-5, W. S. Stinson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. S. Stinson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
W. S. Stinson Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. S. Stinson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. S. Stinson Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 is W. S. Stinson Elementary School's ranking?
W. S. Stinson Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are W. S. Stinson Elementary School often compared to?
W. S. Stinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Faircrest Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend W. S. Stinson Elementary School?
391 students attend W. S. Stinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of W. S. Stinson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. S. Stinson Elementary School?
W. S. Stinson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. S. Stinson Elementary School offer ?
W. S. Stinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. S. Stinson Elementary School part of?
W. S. Stinson Elementary School is part of Northwest Local School District.
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