Elmwood Local School District

7650 Jerry City Rd
Bloomdale, OH 44817-9763
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Elmwood 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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,159 students in Elmwood Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Elmwood Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
1,159 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elmwood Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#244 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
66%
54%
68%
60%
75%
63%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
89%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,897 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,363 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,897
$17,295
Spending / Student
$15,363
$17,243

Best Elmwood Local School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7650 Jerry City Rd
Bloomdale, OH 44817
(419) 655-2583
Gr: PK-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7650 Jerry City Rd
Bloomdale, OH 44817
(419) 655-2583
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Elmwood Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7650 Jerry City Rd
Bloomdale, OH 44817
(419) 655-2583
Gr: 5-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elmwood Local School District?
Elmwood Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,159 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood Local School District?
Elmwood Local School District is ranked #240 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) 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 Elmwood Local School District?
89% of Elmwood Local School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmwood Local School District?
Elmwood Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Elmwood Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,363 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,159 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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