Hambden Elementary School (Closed 2023)

13871 Gar Hwy
Chardon, OH 44024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hambden 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(17-18)
≥95%
62%
(17-18)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School District Name
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Hambden Elementary School?
247 students attend Hambden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hambden Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hambden Elementary School?
Hambden Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hambden Elementary School offer ?
Hambden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hambden Elementary School part of?
Hambden Elementary School is part of Chardon Local School District.

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