1. Home
  2. Ohio
  3. Kettering
  4. Kettering City School District
  5. Prass Elementary School

Prass Elementary School

Summary:

Prass Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Kettering, Ohio, serving 435 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 75th out of 1,577 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Prass Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students demonstrating high proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92.2% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 57.4%. The school's performance also exceeds the Kettering City School District and the state of Ohio in most academic areas, indicating that Prass Elementary is providing a high-quality education to its students.

Prass Elementary School's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 14th out of 1,466 Ohio elementary schools for female students and 60th out of 1,484 Ohio elementary schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Prass Elementary School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.1% to 8.9% in recent years, which are lower than the state average. The school's consistent high performance and ability to support the success of all students make it a standout educational institution in the Kettering region, outperforming nearby schools like Centerville Primary Village North, Orchard Park Elementary School, and Stephen Bell Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2601 Parklawn Dr
       Kettering, OH  45440-1251

(937) 499-1780

District: Kettering City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Prass Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kettering Middle School
High:    Kettering Fairmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
6.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


 See top rated Ohio elementary schools

 Compare Prass Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Prass Elementary School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.92. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Teachers
Finance
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prass Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prass Elementary School 75th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Prass Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Kettering City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettering City School District 157th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Prass Elementary School?

Rank History for Prass Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Prass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.62 44th 1471 97.0%
2005 86.73 72nd 1501 95.2%
2006 87.56 26th 1504 98.3%
2007 87.63 18th 1609 98.9%
2008 83.05 125th 1582 92.1%
2009 82.36 133rd 1610 91.7%
2010 83.75 116th 1662 93.0%
2011 81.52 153rd 1686 90.9%
2012 78.87 256th 1709 85.0%
2013 80.53 198th 1701 88.4%
2014 73.76 485th 1687 71.3%
2015 86.04 105th 1684 93.8%
2016 83.55 193rd 1678 88.5%
2017 85.81 120th 1651 92.7%
2018 83.67 190th 1636 88.4%
2019 83.96 205th 1676 87.8%
2021 86.80 185th 1610 88.5%
2022 87.66 129th 1588 91.9%
2023 88.03 105th 1596 93.4%
2024 88.92 75th 1577 95.2%
See the entire list of Ohio Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.08 126th 1465 91.4%
2019 84.08 113th 1465 92.3%
2021 84.64 127th 1404 91.0%
2022 91.69 38th 1419 97.3%
2023 92.13 30th 1447 97.9%
2024 88.40 60th 1484 96.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Prass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.42 205th 1518 86.5%
2019 78.90 274th 1502 81.8%
2021 85.19 176th 1467 88.0%
2022 80.30 274th 1488 81.6%
2023 91.86 6th 1483 99.6%
2024 90.92 14th 1466 99.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Prass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.53 267th 765 65.1%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Prass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 484th 759 36.2%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Prass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.86 164th 1536 89.3%
2019 88.37 64th 1535 95.8%
2021 85.21 196th 1499 86.9%
2022 85.62 162nd 1518 89.3%
2023 82.76 236th 1498 84.2%
2024 86.59 111th 1485 92.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Prass Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.53 200th 1309 84.7%
2019 81.10 184th 1271 85.5%
2021 83.11 175th 1249 86.0%
2022 81.95 182nd 1242 85.3%
2023 81.97 167th 1215 86.3%
2024 84.63 95th 1190 92.0%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Prass Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help





Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2)
0%

0%

0%

100%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Open Quote The school is in decline. After many years of solid leadership, the new principal is incompetent. There are some good teachers which hold the school together but overall the staff is very unprofessional. If you are thinking of enrolling your child be sure to visit the school. One trip to the school office will convince you to look at another school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prass Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 315 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1989 376 3 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 408 8 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 429 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 459 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 459 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 463 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 401 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 401 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 366 3 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 370 4 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 381
1999 395 4 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 392 3 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 367 4 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 349 2 4 8 3 n/a n/a 3 369
2003 349 2 4 8 3 n/a n/a 3 369
2004 333 4 0 4 4 n/a n/a 4 349
2005 329 2 1 6 3 n/a n/a 7 348
2006 310 5 2 6 2 n/a n/a 11 336
2007 296 7 3 7 4 n/a n/a 7 324
2008 286 5 2 4 6 n/a n/a 9 312
2009 305 7 3 9 3 n/a n/a 9 336
2010 323 7 2 9 2 n/a n/a 12 355
2011 327 7 6 13 1 0 15 0 369
2012 337 7 4 20 0 0 28 0 396
2013 354 9 4 14 0 0 30 0 411
2014 374 6 4 14 1 0 28 0 427
2015 392 5 3 9 0 0 28 0 437
2016 370 8 4 13 0 0 26 0 421
2017 374 15 6 17 0 0 23 0 435
2018 338 8 7 20 0 0 28 0 401
2019 344 25 8 23 1 0 25 0 426
2020 336 23 11 24 0 0 34 0 428
2021 341 22 12 20 1 0 34 0 430
2022 335 23 8 20 1 0 36 0 423
2023 349 23 4 27 1 1 30 0 435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prass Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 19.0 16.7 0
1989 389 23.0 16.9 n/a
1990 425 24.8 17.1 n/a
1991 440 24.5 17.9 n/a
1992 470 24.3 19.3 3.8
1993 470 23.4 20.1 3.8
1994 473 24.6 19.2 3.6
1995 411 21.5 19.1 4.4
1996 411 21.5 19.1 4.4
1997 376 21.0 17.9 5.9
1998 381 20.0 19.1 3.9
1999 411 21.0 19.6 4.9
2000 404 22.5 18.0 10.6
2001 385 24.5 15.7 9.4
2002 369 24.5 15.1 11.7
2003 369 24.5 15.1 11.7
2004 349 25.5 13.7 11.6
2005 348 24.5 14.2 17
2006 336 23.9 14.1 20.9
2007 324 20.7 15.7 20.8
2008 312 18.3 17.0 n/a
2009 336 17.2 19.5 26.9
2010 355 19.3 18.3 28.6
2011 369 20.0 18.3 27.1
2012 396 20.6 19.1 31.1
2013 411 22.8 17.9 28.5
2014 427 24.0 17.7 27.2
2015 437 n/a n/a 27.9
2016 421 24.0 17.5 24.9
2017 435 24.6 17.6 26.4
2018 401 26.2 15.3 24.9
2019 426 24.0 17.7 27.9
2020 428 26.5 16.1 27.6
2021 430 26.8 16.0 n/a
2022 423 25.4 16.6 n/a
2023 435 24.6 17.6 30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prass Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 319 19.0 16.7 0
1989 389 23.0 16.9 n/a
1990 425 24.8 17.1 n/a
1991 440 24.5 17.9 n/a
1992 470 24.3 19.3 3.8
1993 470 23.4 20.1 3.8
1994 473 24.6 19.2 3.6
1995 411 21.5 19.1 4.4
1996 411 21.5 19.1 4.4
1997 376 21.0 17.9 5.9
1998 381 20.0 19.1 3.9
1999 411 21.0 19.6 4.9
2000 404 22.5 18.0 10.6
2001 385 24.5 15.7 9.4
2002 369 24.5 15.1 11.7
2003 369 24.5 15.1 11.7
2004 349 25.5 13.7 11.6
2005 348 24.5 14.2 17
2006 336 23.9 14.1 20.9
2007 324 20.7 15.7 20.8
2008 312 18.3 17.0 n/a
2009 336 17.2 19.5 26.9
2010 355 19.3 18.3 28.6
2011 369 20.0 18.3 27.1
2012 396 20.6 19.1 31.1
2013 411 22.8 17.9 28.5
2014 427 24.0 17.7 27.2
2015 437 n/a n/a 27.9
2016 421 24.0 17.5 24.9
2017 435 24.6 17.6 26.4
2018 401 26.2 15.3 24.9
2019 426 24.0 17.7 27.9
2020 428 26.5 16.1 27.6
2021 430 26.8 16.0 n/a
2022 423 25.4 16.6 n/a
2023 435 24.6 17.6 30.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prass Elementary School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,883
2022 $12,687
2023 $12,588

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prass Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 205th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 1596 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prass Elementary School)84.786.4
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)83.679
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prass Elementary School)88.788.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)81.383
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prass Elementary School)95.297
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)88.786.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prass Elementary School)90.386.4
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)79.179.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Prass Elementary School)75.478.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kettering City School District)80.276.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prass Elementary School)85.385.9
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kettering City School District)83.876
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prass Elementary School)84.191.5
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kettering City School District)82.681.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students426435
 2.1%
African American2523
 8%
American Indian11
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic2327
 17.4%
Pacific Islander01
White344349
 1.5%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%30.6%
 2.6%

Schools Near Prass Elementary School








Frequently Asked Questions about Prass Elementary School

Students who attend Prass Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kettering Middle School
High : Kettering Fairmont High School

Students at Prass Elementary School are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Prass Elementary School.

Yes! Prass Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 75th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.


Rate Prass Elementary School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

OHOhio Elementary School Rankings

OHOhio District Rankings

Schools in Kettering, OH

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Prass Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 1442 milliseconds.