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Wiggin Street Elementary School

207 Wiggin Street
Gambier, OH 43022
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Tel: (740) 427-4262
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Wiggin Street Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wiggin Street Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in OH
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wiggin Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Wiggin Street Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Wiggin Street Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Wiggin Street Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#256 out of 3137 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
6%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
93%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Mount Vernon 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 Wiggin Street Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Wiggin Street Elementary School?

221 students attend Wiggin Street Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Wiggin Street Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiggin Street Elementary School?

Wiggin Street Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Wiggin Street Elementary School offer ?

Wiggin Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Wiggin Street Elementary School part of?

Wiggin Street Elementary School is part of Mount Vernon City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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