Talawanda City School District

131 W Chestnut St
Oxford, OH 45056-2619
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Talawanda City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,914 students in Talawanda City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Talawanda City School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,914 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Talawanda City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 97% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#331 out of 931 school districts
(Top 50%)
62%
54%
63%
60%
69%
63%
97%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
3%
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 $16,270 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,029 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,270
$17,287
Spending / Student
$18,029
$17,235

Best Talawanda City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kramer Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Sycamore St
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Maude Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3260 Oxford Millville Rd
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Talawanda High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5301 University Park Blvd
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 901 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Bogan Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5200 Hamilton Richmond Rd
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Talawanda Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4030 Oxford Reily Rd
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 273-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Talawanda City School District?
Talawanda City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,914 students.
What is the rank of Talawanda City School District?
Talawanda City School District is ranked #335 out of 916 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 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Talawanda City School District?
89% of Talawanda City School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Talawanda City School District?
Talawanda City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Talawanda City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,029 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,914 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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