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St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 740 students in St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
740 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#569 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.5%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1998–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
38%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
37%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,603 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,193 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$37,603
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,193
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Tower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7110
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7110
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Tower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7100
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District?
St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District manages 2 public schools serving 740 students.
What is the rank of St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District?
St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District is ranked #562 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District?
38% of St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District?
St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,193 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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