Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nelsonville-york 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 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nelsonville-York Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Nelsonville, OH, encompassing approximately 76.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nelsonville-york Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nelsonville-york 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 Nelsonville-york Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1961 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buckeyes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelsonville-york Elementary School's ranking?
Nelsonville-york Elementary School is ranked #1961 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Nelsonville-york Elementary School often compared to?
Nelsonville-york Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Plains Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Nelsonville-york Elementary School?
477 students attend Nelsonville-york Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nelsonville-york Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelsonville-york Elementary School?
Nelsonville-york Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nelsonville-york Elementary School offer ?
Nelsonville-york Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nelsonville-york Elementary School part of?
Nelsonville-york Elementary School is part of Nelsonville-York City School District.
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