Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Richard Avenue 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 is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard Avenue Elementary School serves the east part of Grove City, OH, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Avenue Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Avenue Elementary School is 0.57, which is more 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
#2023 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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)26.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Runners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2023 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Richard Avenue Elementary School?
423 students attend Richard Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Richard Avenue Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Avenue Elementary School?
Richard Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Richard Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Avenue Elementary School part of?
Richard Avenue Elementary School is part of South-Western City School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard Avenue Elementary School located?
Richard Avenue Elementary School is located in the Barfield Heights neighborhood of Grove City, OH.
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