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Ironton Elementary School vs. Symmes Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Ironton Elementary School or Symmes Valley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ironton Elementary School
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Symmes Valley Elementary School
14860 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ironton 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 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Symmes Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
622 students
577 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ironton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Symmes Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ironton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Symmes Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ironton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Symmes Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ironton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ironton City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Symmes Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Symmes Valley Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1219 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
#1337 out of 3241 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ironton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Symmes Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 50% in OH)(22-23 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 30% in OH)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ironton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Symmes Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Symmes Valley Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 50% in OH)
58%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ironton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Symmes Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Symmes Valley Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in OH)
65-69%
(Top 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ironton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Symmes Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Symmes Valley Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ironton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Symmes Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
60
Kindergarten Students
96
49
Grade 1 Students
99
58
Grade 2 Students
89
58
Grade 3 Students
90
68
Grade 4 Students
111
60
Grade 5 Students
86
49
Grade 6 Students
-
57
Grade 7 Students
-
50
Grade 8 Students
-
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ironton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ironton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Symmes Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Symmes Valley Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ironton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Symmes Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Symmes Valley Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1994-95 school year.
% White
84%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ironton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Symmes Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Symmes Valley Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ironton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ironton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Symmes Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Symmes Valley Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ironton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ironton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Symmes Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Symmes Valley Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ironton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ironton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Symmes Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Symmes Valley Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ironton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ironton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Symmes Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Symmes Valley Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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