Walls Elementary School
Tel:
(330) 673-6862
Walls Elementary School serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Walls 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
School Overview
Walls Elementary School's student population of 416 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 416 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walls Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walls Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1009 out of 3255 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 75% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kent City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Walls Elementary School is Theodore Roosevelt High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stanton Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Davey Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kent Theodore Roosevelt High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,283 student
0.9 miles
1400 N Mantua St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9595 0.9 9-12 1,283 - Kent Davey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 476 students
1.1 miles
196 N Prospect St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703 1.1 PK-5 476 - Kent Stanton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 674 students
1.2 miles
1175 Hudson Rd
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300 1.2 6-8 674 - Kent Holden Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 261 students
1.3 miles
132 W School St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737 1.3 K-5 261 - Kent Longcoy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 267 students
2.0 miles
1069 Elno Ave
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772 2.0 K-5 267
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