Prospect Elementary School (Closed 2024)

485 Gilbert Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 207 students in grades Kindergarten-3, 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(21-22)
11-19%
52%
11-19%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
28%
17%
White
46%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(21-22)
51.7%
34.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
207 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 19:1, 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 Mansfield City School District.

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