Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ransom H Barr Elementary School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ransom H Barr Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 3241 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
16%
17%
White
69%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom H Barr Elementary School's ranking?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ransom H Barr Elementary School often compared to?
Ransom H Barr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert A. Taft Elementary School, Middlebranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
362 students attend Ransom H Barr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ransom H Barr Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ransom H Barr Elementary School offer ?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ransom H Barr Elementary School part of?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School is part of Plain Local School District.
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