Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colerain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colerain Elementary School serves the west part of Cincinnati, OH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 28.2 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 5.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colerain Elementary School's student population of 645 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Colerain 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 Colerain Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1599 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
28%
17%
White
44%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colerain Elementary School's ranking?
Colerain Elementary School is ranked #1599 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Colerain Elementary School often compared to?
Colerain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Woods Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Colerain Elementary School?
645 students attend Colerain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Colerain Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colerain Elementary School?
Colerain Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colerain Elementary School offer ?
Colerain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colerain Elementary School part of?
Colerain Elementary School is part of Northwest Local School District.
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