Rockway Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3500 W National Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rockway 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 was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(20-21)
50-54%
50%
(20-21)
55-59%
57%
(20-21)
40-59%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
84%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.29
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
15.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Rockway Elementary School?
177 students attend Rockway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rockway Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockway Elementary School?
Rockway Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockway Elementary School offer ?
Rockway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockway Elementary School part of?
Rockway Elementary School is part of Clark-Shawnee Local School District.

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