St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School (Closed 2024)

4515 Tower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-6, St. Bernard-elmwood Place 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 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Top Rankings

St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
#1782 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-54%
54%
55-59%
60%
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
40%
17%
White
38%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School's ranking?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is ranked #1782 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School?
293 students attend St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School offer ?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School part of?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is part of St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District.

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