Top Rankings
Elgin Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,022 students in Elgin Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Elgin Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
1,022 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elgin Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#463 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
91%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,293 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,097
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,293
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Elgin Local School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4301
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4301
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Elgin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4300
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elgin Local School District?
Elgin Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,022 students.
What is the rank of Elgin Local School District?
Elgin Local School District is ranked #451 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin Local School District?
91% of Elgin Local School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elgin Local School District?
Elgin Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Elgin Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,293 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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