Allen Elementary School (Closed 2021)

174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
(17-18)
77%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allen 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 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
81%
63%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allen 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 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
84%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OH.
0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Allen 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Allen Elementary School?
426 students attend Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Allen Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allen Elementary School offer ?
Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Allen Elementary School part of?
Allen Elementary School is part of Chillicothe City School District.

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