Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter Kidder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter Kidder Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter Kidder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Kidder 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#956 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Kidder Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Kidder Elementary School is ranked #956 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Walter Kidder Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Kidder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cloverleaf Elementary School, Granger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Walter Kidder Elementary School?
503 students attend Walter Kidder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Walter Kidder Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Kidder Elementary School?
Walter Kidder Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter Kidder Elementary School offer ?
Walter Kidder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walter Kidder Elementary School part of?
Walter Kidder Elementary School is part of Brunswick City School District.
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