Frank Nicholas Elementary School (Closed 2020)

3846 Vance Rd
Dayton, OH 45439
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 168 students in grades 1-5, Frank Nicholas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(18-19)
60-64%
63%
(18-19)
55-59%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
33%
17%
White
53%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Frank Nicholas Elementary School?
168 students attend Frank Nicholas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Frank Nicholas Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank Nicholas Elementary School?
Frank Nicholas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frank Nicholas Elementary School offer ?
Frank Nicholas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Frank Nicholas Elementary School part of?
Frank Nicholas Elementary School is part of West Carrollton City School District.

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