Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cridersville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cridersville Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 146.3 square miles in Lima, OH. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cridersville Elementary School's student population of 349 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
LEARNING EMPOWERS GROWTH
School Rankings
Cridersville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cridersville Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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
#1385 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)21.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
#bebetter
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cridersville Elementary School's ranking?
Cridersville Elementary School is ranked #1385 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cridersville Elementary School often compared to?
Cridersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School, Wapakoneta Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cridersville Elementary School?
349 students attend Cridersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cridersville Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cridersville Elementary School?
Cridersville Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cridersville Elementary School offer ?
Cridersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cridersville Elementary School part of?
Cridersville Elementary School is part of Wapakoneta City School District.
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