Jc Sommer Elementary School

3055 Kingston Ave
Grove City, OH 43123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 576 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in OH
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Jc Sommer Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
576 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Jc Sommer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jc Sommer Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#578 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)
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75%
50%
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71%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
82%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #578 out of 3,137 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, Monterey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Jc Sommer Elementary School?
576 students attend Jc Sommer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jc Sommer Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% 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 21:1, 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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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