Claridon Elementary School (Closed 2004)

3938 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
Claridon Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Claridon Elementary School?
307 students attend Claridon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Claridon Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Claridon Elementary School offer ?
Claridon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Claridon Elementary School part of?
Claridon Elementary School is part of River Valley Local School District.

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