Black River Education Center Elementary School

257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black River Education Center Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Black River Education Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Black River Education Center Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Black River Education Center Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black River Education Center Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#560 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
50%
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69%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
94%
67%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch (95-96)
15%
14%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black River Education Center Elementary School's ranking?
Black River Education Center Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Black River Education Center Elementary School often compared to?
Black River Education Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Black River Education Center Elementary School?
503 students attend Black River Education Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Black River Education Center Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black River Education Center Elementary School?
Black River Education Center Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black River Education Center Elementary School offer ?
Black River Education Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Black River Education Center Elementary School part of?
Black River Education Center Elementary School is part of Black River Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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