Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Plain City 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 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plain City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Plain City Elementary School's student population of 649 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plain City Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plain City 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 3137 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Plain City Elementary School's ranking?
Plain City Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Plain City Elementary School often compared to?
Plain City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairbanks Elementary School, London Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Plain City Elementary School?
649 students attend Plain City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Plain City Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plain City Elementary School?
Plain City Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plain City Elementary School offer ?
Plain City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Plain City Elementary School part of?
Plain City Elementary School is part of Jonathan Alder Local School District.
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