Arcanum Elementary School serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Arcanum Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcanum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Arcanum Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
472 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Arcanum Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Arcanum Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
2%
6%

Black
n/a
17%

White
96%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcanum Elementary School's ranking?
Arcanum Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Arcanum Elementary School?
472 students attend Arcanum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Arcanum Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcanum Elementary School?
Arcanum Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arcanum Elementary School offer ?
Arcanum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Arcanum Elementary School part of?
Arcanum Elementary School is part of Arcanum-Butler Local School District.
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