Serving 530 students in grades 3-5, Josiah Harris 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 was 85% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)85%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)77%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
65%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Josiah Harris Elementary School?
530 students attend Josiah Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Josiah Harris Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Josiah Harris Elementary School?
Josiah Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Josiah Harris Elementary School offer ?
Josiah Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Josiah Harris Elementary School part of?
Josiah Harris Elementary School is part of Amherst Exempted Village School District.
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