Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Plain City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Plain City Elementary School serves the northeast part of Plain City, OH, covering an area of approximately 37.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plain City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Plain City Elementary School's student population of 704 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plain City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plain City Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)4.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Plain City Elementary School's ranking?
Plain City Elementary School is ranked #445 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Plain City Elementary School often compared to?
Plain City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairbanks Elementary School, London Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Plain City Elementary School?
704 students attend Plain City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Plain City Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plain City Elementary School?
Plain City Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plain City Elementary School offer ?
Plain City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plain City Elementary School part of?
Plain City Elementary School is part of Jonathan Alder Local School District.
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