Worthington Elementary School (Closed 2023)

450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Worthington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
368 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(17-18)
68%
62%
(17-18)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
3%
8%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data

Black
8%
17%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
70%
65%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
19%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.47

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
42%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%

Showing 2003–2013. View full 15-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Worthington Elementary School?
368 students attend Worthington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Worthington Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Worthington Elementary School?
Worthington Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Worthington Elementary School offer ?
Worthington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Worthington Elementary School part of?
Worthington Elementary School is part of Chillicothe City School District.

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