Montpelier High School is a public high school in Montpelier, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Montpelier Exempted Village School district. Their nickname is the Locomotives. They are primarily members of the Buckeye Border Conference.
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Montpelier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montpelier Elementary School serves the entire district of Montpelier, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 45.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montpelier Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Motto
You have BRAINS in your HEAD. You have FEET in your SHOES You can STEER yourself any DIRECTION you CHOOSE!
School Rankings
Montpelier 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 Montpelier Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1735 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montpelier Elementary School's ranking?
Montpelier Elementary School is ranked #1735 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Montpelier Elementary School often compared to?
Montpelier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Central Elementary School, Bryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Montpelier Elementary School?
471 students attend Montpelier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Montpelier Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montpelier Elementary School?
Montpelier Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montpelier Elementary School offer ?
Montpelier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montpelier Elementary School part of?
Montpelier Elementary School is part of Montpelier Exempted Village School District.
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