Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Symmes 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 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Symmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Symmes Elementary School's student population of 597 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Symmes 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 Symmes Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#281 out of 3137 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
10%
17%
White
50%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Symmes Elementary School's ranking?
Symmes Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Symmes Elementary School often compared to?
Symmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ash Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Symmes Elementary School?
597 students attend Symmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Symmes Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Symmes Elementary School?
Symmes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Symmes Elementary School offer ?
Symmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Symmes Elementary School part of?
Symmes Elementary School is part of Sycamore Community City School District.
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