Elgin High School is a public high school near Marion, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Elgin Local Schools district. The school's team name is the Comets. The school enrollment is 271 as of the 2020-21 school year.
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elgin 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 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elgin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Elgin Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Elgin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1282 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
93%
66%
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
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin Elementary School's ranking?
Elgin Elementary School is ranked #1282 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Elgin Elementary School often compared to?
Elgin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgedale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Elgin Elementary School?
465 students attend Elgin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Elgin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin Elementary School?
Elgin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elgin Elementary School offer ?
Elgin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elgin Elementary School part of?
Elgin Elementary School is part of Elgin Local School District.
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