Cheshire Elementary School serves 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Cheshire Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (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 84% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- 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
School Overview
Cheshire Elementary School's student population of 610 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
610 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cheshire Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Cheshire Elementary School is 0.51, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 3137 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
3%

Hispanic
4%
7%

Black
4%
17%

White
67%
67%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #119 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Cheshire Elementary School?
610 students attend Cheshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cheshire Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheshire Elementary School?
Cheshire Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cheshire Elementary School offer ?
Cheshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cheshire Elementary School part of?
Cheshire Elementary School is part of Olentangy Local School District.
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