Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Prospect 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 55-59% (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 Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Prospect Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Girard, OH school district, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the zone edge, and the furthest edge located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prospect Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Prospect 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 Prospect Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1295 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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)33.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Prospect Elementary School is ranked #1295 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robinwood Lane Elementary School, Hubbard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Prospect Elementary School?
498 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Girard City School District.
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