Serving 186 students in grades 3-5, Prospect 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
17%
17%
White
48%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted14.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
186 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Oberlin City Schools.
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