Kilgour School

1339 Herschel Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kilgour School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5% in OH
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kilgour School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Kilgour School's student population of 518 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
518 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Kilgour School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kilgour School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
#122 out of 3137 schools
(Top 5%)
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83%
50%
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85%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kilgour School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
20%
17%
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White
71%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kilgour School's ranking?
Kilgour School is ranked #122 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Kilgour School often compared to?
Kilgour Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyde Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Kilgour School?
518 students attend Kilgour School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kilgour School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kilgour School?
Kilgour School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kilgour School offer ?
Kilgour School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kilgour School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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