Paulding Elementary School

405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Paulding High School is a public high school in Paulding, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Paulding Exempted Village Schools district. It is Paulding's second high school.
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paulding Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Paulding Elementary School serves the west part of Paulding, OH, covering an area of approximately 106.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the zone is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 10.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paulding Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Paulding Elementary School's student population of 442 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1602
School Calendar

School Rankings

Paulding Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paulding Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1170 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
60-64%
54%
65-69%
60%
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
79%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
21%
0.35
(22-23)
7.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paulding Elementary School's ranking?
Paulding Elementary School is ranked #1170 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Paulding Elementary School often compared to?
Paulding Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Payne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Paulding Elementary School?
442 students attend Paulding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Paulding Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paulding Elementary School?
Paulding Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paulding Elementary School offer ?
Paulding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paulding Elementary School part of?
Paulding Elementary School is part of Paulding Exempted Village School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Paulding Elementary School serves the west part of Paulding, OH, covering an area of approximately 106.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the zone is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 10.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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