Summary:
The city of Adena, Ohio has only one public elementary school, Buckeye West Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 217 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 97.7% of students identifying as white. Academically, Buckeye West Elementary School is struggling, with proficiency rates that are generally lower than the Buckeye Local District and the state of Ohio averages across most grade levels and subjects. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 817 out of 1,588 Ohio elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 1,006 out of 1,577 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Buckeye West Elementary School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 35.0% in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (61.75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,419, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1 in the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall, the data suggests that Buckeye West Elementary School is facing significant challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with significant economic disadvantages. These factors may be contributing to the school's low statewide ranking and performance compared to the district and state averages. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and improve the educational outcomes for the students at Buckeye West Elementary School.
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