Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul C Bunn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paul C Bunn Elementary School serves the southern part of Youngstown, OH, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edges and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul C Bunn Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Paul C Bunn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul C Bunn Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#2517 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
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)45.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
6%
Showing 2002–2012. Full 14-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 Paul C Bunn Elementary School's ranking?
Paul C Bunn Elementary School is ranked #2517 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Paul C Bunn Elementary School?
311 students attend Paul C Bunn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Paul C Bunn Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul C Bunn Elementary School?
Paul C Bunn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul C Bunn Elementary School offer ?
Paul C Bunn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul C Bunn Elementary School part of?
Paul C Bunn Elementary School is part of Youngstown City School District.
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