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Van Wert Elementary School

10992 State Route 118
Van Wert, OH 45891

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Van Wert Elementary School serves 612 students in grades 1-5.

Van Wert Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 612 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Wert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Van Wert Elementary School's student population of 612 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 1-5

Total Students

612 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Van Wert Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Van Wert Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#1460 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Van Wert Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van Wert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van Wert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Van Wert Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

17%

White

86%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Van Wert Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Van Wert Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Van Wert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Van Wert City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Wert Elementary School's ranking?

Van Wert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Van Wert Elementary School often compared to?

Van Wert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincolnview Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Van Wert Elementary School?

612 students attend Van Wert Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Van Wert Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Wert Elementary School?

Van Wert Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Van Wert Elementary School offer ?

Van Wert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5

What school district is Van Wert Elementary School part of?

Van Wert Elementary School is part of Van Wert City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 612 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education