Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-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 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blairwood Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dayton, OH, encompassing approximately 29.4 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blairwood Elementary School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blairwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blairwood Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2871 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2871 out of 3,181 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 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 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Blairwood Elementary School?
148 students attend Blairwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Blairwood Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blairwood Elementary School?
Blairwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blairwood Elementary School offer ?
Blairwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blairwood Elementary School part of?
Blairwood Elementary School is part of Jefferson Township Local School District.
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