Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Arcanum Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Arcanum Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Motto
The Trojan Way
School Rankings
Arcanum Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcanum Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcanum Elementary School's ranking?
Arcanum Elementary School is ranked #387 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Arcanum Elementary School often compared to?
Arcanum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Monroe Elementary School, Ansonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Arcanum Elementary School?
429 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, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 19:1, 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 Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arcanum Elementary School part of?
Arcanum Elementary School is part of Arcanum-Butler Local School District.
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