Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Gurney Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OH
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Gurney Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Chagrin Falls school district, covering approximately 12.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 4.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gurney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gurney Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gurney Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gurney Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#39 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gurney Elementary School's ranking?
Gurney Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Gurney Elementary School often compared to?
Gurney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timmons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Gurney Elementary School?
478 students attend Gurney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gurney Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gurney Elementary School?
Gurney Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gurney Elementary School offer ?
Gurney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gurney Elementary School part of?
Gurney Elementary School is part of Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District.
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