Grindstone Elementary School

191 Race St
Berea, OH 44017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grindstone Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grindstone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Grindstone Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
610 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Grindstone 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 Grindstone Elementary School is 0.44, 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)
#673 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
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70-74%
50%
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65-69%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
7%
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Black
7%
17%
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White
74%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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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 Grindstone Elementary School's ranking?
Grindstone Elementary School is ranked #673 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Grindstone Elementary School often compared to?
Grindstone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fernway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 Grindstone Elementary School?
610 students attend Grindstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Grindstone Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grindstone Elementary School?
Grindstone Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grindstone Elementary School offer ?
Grindstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Grindstone Elementary School part of?
Grindstone Elementary School is part of Berea City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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