Portsmouth Elementary School
Tel:
(740)353-6719
- Portsmouth Elementary School serves 919 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 29%.
Top Placements
Portsmouth Elementary School places 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 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Portsmouth Elementary School's student population of 919 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 919 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Portsmouth Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Portsmouth Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #2613 out of 3,224 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 5% |
| Black | 5% | 16% |
| White | 73% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portsmouth City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Portsmouth Elementary School is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mckell Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portsmouth Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School Grades: 7-12 | 618 students
0.1 miles
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740)353-2398 0.1 7-12 618 - South Shore Mckell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 521 students
2.2 miles
28978 Us 23 Hwy
South Shore, KY 41175
(606)932-3383 2.2 PK-5 521 - South Shore Mckell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 366 students
2.4 miles
129 Bulldog Lane
South Shore, KY 41175
(606)932-3221 2.4 6-8 366 - Portsmouth Stanton Primary Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 174 students
2.8 miles
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740)456-4637 2.8 PK-3 174 - Portsmouth Glenwood High School Grades: 7-12 | 169 students
3.1 miles
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740)456-4559 3.1 7-12 169
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