Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jc Sommer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: JC Sommer Elementary School serves the eastern part of Grove City, OH, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jc Sommer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jc Sommer Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jc Sommer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jc Sommer Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#548 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Jc Sommer Elementary School's ranking?
Jc Sommer Elementary School is ranked #548 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Jc Sommer Elementary School often compared to?
Jc Sommer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Woods Elementary School, Hayes Intermediate School, Monterey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Jc Sommer Elementary School?
545 students attend Jc Sommer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jc Sommer Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jc Sommer Elementary School?
Jc Sommer Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jc Sommer Elementary School offer ?
Jc Sommer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jc Sommer Elementary School part of?
Jc Sommer Elementary School is part of South-Western City School District.
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