Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Clem 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 is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Clem Elementary School serves a central area in Newark, OH, encompassing approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, while the furthest boundary is about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Clem Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Clem Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Clem Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#1782 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
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)26.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 John Clem Elementary School's ranking?
John Clem Elementary School is ranked #1782 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are John Clem Elementary School often compared to?
John Clem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legend Elementary School, Hillview Elementary School, Jackson Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend John Clem Elementary School?
386 students attend John Clem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John Clem Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Clem Elementary School?
John Clem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Clem Elementary School offer ?
John Clem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Clem Elementary School part of?
John Clem Elementary School is part of Newark City School District.
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