Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cheshire Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheshire Elementary serves the northern part of Delaware, OH, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cheshire Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheshire Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheshire Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#66 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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 Cheshire Elementary School's ranking?
Cheshire Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cheshire Elementary School often compared to?
Cheshire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowhead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cheshire Elementary School?
508 students attend Cheshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cheshire Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheshire Elementary School?
Cheshire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheshire Elementary School offer ?
Cheshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheshire Elementary School part of?
Cheshire Elementary School is part of Olentangy Local School District.
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