Prospect Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Prospect Elementary School serves 166 students in grades 4-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
97%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
166 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, 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 4-6
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Salem City School District.

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