Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ella Canavan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ella Canavan Elementary School serves the west part of Medina, OH, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ella Canavan Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Ella Canavan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Canavan Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#823 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
85%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella Canavan Elementary School's ranking?
Ella Canavan Elementary School is ranked #823 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ella Canavan Elementary School often compared to?
Ella Canavan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eliza Northrop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ella Canavan Elementary School?
475 students attend Ella Canavan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ella Canavan Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ella Canavan Elementary School?
Ella Canavan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ella Canavan Elementary School offer ?
Ella Canavan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ella Canavan Elementary School part of?
Ella Canavan Elementary School is part of Medina City School District.
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