Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sidney Fenn 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 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sidney Fenn Elementary School serves the northeast part of Medina, OH, covering an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sidney Fenn 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
Sidney Fenn Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Motto
Every Student Every Day
School Rankings
Sidney Fenn Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney Fenn Elementary School is 0.29, which is less 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
#206 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
84%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney Fenn Elementary School's ranking?
Sidney Fenn Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sidney Fenn Elementary School often compared to?
Sidney Fenn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph E. Waite Elementary School, Eliza Northrop Elementary School, Sharon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sidney Fenn Elementary School?
604 students attend Sidney Fenn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sidney Fenn Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney Fenn Elementary School?
Sidney Fenn Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sidney Fenn Elementary School offer ?
Sidney Fenn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney Fenn Elementary School part of?
Sidney Fenn Elementary School is part of Medina City School District.
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