Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tallmadge 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 49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tallmadge Elementary School serves the southwest part of Lancaster, OH, covering an area of approximately 22.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest edge and up to 6.1 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tallmadge Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tallmadge 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 Tallmadge 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
#2073 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)32.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tallmadge Elementary School's ranking?
Tallmadge Elementary School is ranked #2073 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Tallmadge Elementary School often compared to?
Tallmadge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gorsuch West Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Tallmadge Elementary School?
486 students attend Tallmadge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tallmadge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tallmadge Elementary School?
Tallmadge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tallmadge Elementary School offer ?
Tallmadge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tallmadge Elementary School part of?
Tallmadge Elementary School is part of Lancaster City School District.
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