Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mills Lawn 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mills Lawn Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Yellow Springs, OH, covering approximately 17 square miles. The zone allows for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to its edges and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills Lawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mills Lawn Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mills Lawn 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 Mills Lawn Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#574 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)31.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Mills Lawn Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Lawn Elementary School is ranked #574 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Mills Lawn Elementary School often compared to?
Mills Lawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Mills Lawn Elementary School?
282 students attend Mills Lawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mills Lawn Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Lawn Elementary School?
Mills Lawn Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mills Lawn Elementary School offer ?
Mills Lawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mills Lawn Elementary School part of?
Mills Lawn Elementary School is part of Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District.
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