Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dowds Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dowds Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dowds Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dowds Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
99%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dowds Elementary School's ranking?
Dowds Elementary School is ranked #775 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dowds Elementary School often compared to?
Dowds Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Dowds Elementary School?
338 students attend Dowds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dowds Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowds Elementary School?
Dowds Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dowds Elementary School offer ?
Dowds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dowds Elementary School part of?
Dowds Elementary School is part of Shelby City School District.
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