Elmwood Elementary School

5275 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elmwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 95% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Elmwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood Elementary School is 0.30, 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)
#2834 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
50%
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20-24%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
83%
17%
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White
6%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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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 Elmwood Elementary School's ranking?
Elmwood Elementary School is ranked #2834 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
322 students attend Elmwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Elmwood Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School offer ?
Elmwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elmwood Elementary School part of?
Elmwood Elementary School is part of Garfield Heights City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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