Blairwood Elementary School

1241 Blairwood Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blairwood 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 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 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

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

School Overview

Blairwood Elementary School's student population of 147 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
147 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Blairwood 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 Blairwood Elementary School is 0.42, 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%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blairwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blairwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
74%
17%
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White
17%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Blairwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blairwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blairwood Elementary School's ranking?
Blairwood Elementary School is ranked #2834 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Blairwood Elementary School often compared to?
Blairwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dayton Smart Elementary School, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Blairwood Elementary School?
147 students attend Blairwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Blairwood Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blairwood Elementary School?
Blairwood Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blairwood Elementary School offer ?
Blairwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Blairwood Elementary School part of?
Blairwood Elementary School is part of Jefferson Township Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 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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