Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norwayne Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Norwayne Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 78.1 square miles in Creston, OH. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwayne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Norwayne Elementary School's student population of 539 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Norwayne Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwayne Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#241 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)12.4%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Norwayne Elementary School's ranking?
Norwayne Elementary School is ranked #241 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Norwayne Elementary School often compared to?
Norwayne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrville Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Norwayne Elementary School?
539 students attend Norwayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Norwayne Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwayne Elementary School?
Norwayne Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norwayne Elementary School offer ?
Norwayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwayne Elementary School part of?
Norwayne Elementary School is part of Norwayne Local School District.
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