Serving 441 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whitewater Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Whitewater Valley Elementary School?
441 students attend Whitewater Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whitewater Valley Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitewater Valley Elementary School?
Whitewater Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitewater Valley Elementary School offer ?
Whitewater Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitewater Valley Elementary School part of?
Whitewater Valley Elementary School is part of Southwest Local School District.
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