Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Summary:

Mt. Pleasant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lancaster, Ohio, serving 504 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lancaster City School District, which is ranked 485 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mt. Pleasant Elementary School's 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate (70%) was higher than the state (64.1%) and district (64.2%) averages in 2023-2024, the school has generally lower test scores compared to the state and district. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.1% in 2019-2020 to 34.7% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Medill Elementary and Gorsuch West Elementary. The school's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is also higher than these nearby schools.

Another notable factor is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School (58.93%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the nearby schools. This may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges, and the Lancaster City School District should consider implementing strategies to address these issues and support student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 712 N Broad St
       Lancaster, OH  43130-2580


(740) 687-7338

District: Lancaster City

SchoolDigger Rank:
933rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mt. Pleasant Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Ewing Junior High School
High:    Lancaster High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.9%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.9% Help


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Compare Details Mt. Pleasant Elementary School ranks worse than 59.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt. Pleasant Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. Pleasant Elementary School 933rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Mt. Pleasant Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Lancaster City:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster City 485th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.67 1245th 1471 15.4%
2005 36.11 1103rd 1501 26.5%
2006 46.64 989th 1504 34.2%
2007 50.57 1003rd 1609 37.7%
2008 62.35 735th 1582 53.5%
2009 51.67 1019th 1610 36.7%
2010 59.69 875th 1662 47.4%
2011 66.60 727th 1686 56.9%
2012 61.80 876th 1709 48.7%
2013 67.96 685th 1701 59.7%
2014 69.75 633rd 1687 62.5%
2015 61.04 817th 1684 51.5%
2016 57.21 905th 1678 46.1%
2017 58.33 901st 1651 45.4%
2018 51.70 961st 1636 41.3%
2019 50.76 986th 1676 41.2%
2021 49.31 936th 1610 41.9%
2022 48.39 945th 1588 40.5%
2023 51.60 905th 1596 43.3%
2024 49.60 933rd 1577 40.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.68 743rd 856 13.2%
2024 15.47 837th 900 7.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.51 744th 1465 49.2%
2019 52.61 797th 1465 45.6%
2021 43.69 808th 1404 42.5%
2022 49.91 758th 1419 46.6%
2023 56.11 678th 1447 53.1%
2024 53.28 762nd 1484 48.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.55 901st 1518 40.6%
2019 57.66 799th 1502 46.8%
2021 46.47 865th 1467 41.0%
2022 46.07 909th 1488 38.9%
2023 48.32 875th 1483 41.0%
2024 47.40 885th 1466 39.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.05 909th 1021 11.0%
2019 33.65 646th 956 32.4%
2022 32.65 560th 824 32.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.89 949th 1536 38.2%
2019 45.39 978th 1535 36.3%
2021 41.50 945th 1499 37.0%
2022 46.24 917th 1518 39.6%
2023 48.65 888th 1498 40.7%
2024 46.53 900th 1485 39.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.41 1021st 1309 22.0%
2019 34.75 979th 1271 23.0%
2021 31.71 936th 1249 25.1%
2022 27.84 995th 1242 19.9%
2023 36.31 893rd 1215 26.5%
2024 32.02 928th 1190 22.0%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 455 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1989 447 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1990 471 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1991 445 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 440 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 423 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 453 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 406 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 406 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 401 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 403 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 418 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 425 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2001 393 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 359 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 4 366
2003 359 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 4 366
2004 335 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 6 343
2005 306 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 5 315
2006 409 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 10 423
2007 371 3 0 3 1 n/a n/a 5 383
2008 351 6 0 3 1 n/a n/a 7 368
2009 355 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 11 370
2010 354 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 24 386
2011 388 4 1 6 1 0 12 0 412
2012 361 4 1 4 2 0 9 0 381
2013 351 13 1 4 0 0 7 0 376
2014 355 15 1 10 1 0 4 0 386
2015 344 10 1 9 1 2 4 0 371
2016 535 20 1 19 1 1 10 0 587
2017 538 14 1 20 0 0 13 0 586
2018 511 12 0 17 1 1 18 0 560
2019 484 13 1 23 0 2 22 0 545
2020 481 25 1 17 0 2 32 0 558
2021 459 14 1 20 0 1 31 0 526
2022 421 17 0 17 0 1 37 0 493
2023 428 10 2 24 0 1 39 0 504

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 Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 22.0 20.9 0
1989 448 24.0 18.6 n/a
1990 472 22.0 21.4 n/a
1991 448 21.9 20.4 n/a
1992 445 23.6 18.8 28.3
1993 426 21.6 19.7 32.6
1994 455 20.5 22.2 30.5
1995 410 23.5 17.4 27.3
1996 410 23.5 17.4 27.3
1997 404 21.5 18.8 19.6
1998 406 19.5 20.8 22.7
1999 420 23.0 18.3 29.5
2000 427 23.0 18.6 37.5
2001 395 22.0 18.0 47.3
2002 366 20.0 18.3 37.8
2003 366 20.0 18.3 37.8
2004 343 17.0 20.2 38.6
2005 315 16.0 19.7 51.3
2006 423 23.0 18.4 46
2007 383 19.0 20.2 42.6
2008 368 17.0 21.6 n/a
2009 370 21.0 17.6 59.9
2010 386 19.3 19.9 65.7
2011 412 21.3 19.3 65.3
2012 381 18.3 20.7 60.6
2013 376 20.3 18.5 63.3
2014 386 21.3 18.1 63.5
2015 371 n/a n/a 58
2016 587 28.0 20.9 24.7
2017 586 29.6 19.7 24.2
2018 560 27.8 20.1 62.1
2019 545 27.8 19.6 60
2020 558 28.0 19.9 60.6
2021 526 29.2 18.0 n/a
2022 493 27.8 17.7 n/a
2023 504 25.2 20.0 58.9

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 Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 22.0 20.9 0
1989 448 24.0 18.6 n/a
1990 472 22.0 21.4 n/a
1991 448 21.9 20.4 n/a
1992 445 23.6 18.8 28.3
1993 426 21.6 19.7 32.6
1994 455 20.5 22.2 30.5
1995 410 23.5 17.4 27.3
1996 410 23.5 17.4 27.3
1997 404 21.5 18.8 19.6
1998 406 19.5 20.8 22.7
1999 420 23.0 18.3 29.5
2000 427 23.0 18.6 37.5
2001 395 22.0 18.0 47.3
2002 366 20.0 18.3 37.8
2003 366 20.0 18.3 37.8
2004 343 17.0 20.2 38.6
2005 315 16.0 19.7 51.3
2006 423 23.0 18.4 46
2007 383 19.0 20.2 42.6
2008 368 17.0 21.6 n/a
2009 370 21.0 17.6 59.9
2010 386 19.3 19.9 65.7
2011 412 21.3 19.3 65.3
2012 381 18.3 20.7 60.6
2013 376 20.3 18.5 63.3
2014 386 21.3 18.1 63.5
2015 371 n/a n/a 58
2016 587 28.0 20.9 24.7
2017 586 29.6 19.7 24.2
2018 560 27.8 20.1 62.1
2019 545 27.8 19.6 60
2020 558 28.0 19.9 60.6
2021 526 29.2 18.0 n/a
2022 493 27.8 17.7 n/a
2023 504 25.2 20.0 58.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,828
2022 $11,122
2023 $11,582

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Pleasant 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 986th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 905th of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt. Pleasant Elementary School)75.570
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster City)60.858.7
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant Elementary School)60.275.6
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster City)59.868.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Pleasant Elementary School)66.353.8
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster City)73.258.9
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant Elementary School)52.247.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster City)60.752.7
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Mt. Pleasant Elementary School)65.253.2
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Lancaster City)65.561.2
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mt. Pleasant Elementary School)61.843
 18.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster City)58.854.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt. Pleasant Elementary School)67.468.4
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster City)65.967.9
 2%
   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 Students545504
 7.5%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2324
 4.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White484428
 11.6%
Two or More Races2239
 77.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%58.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Mt. Pleasant Elementary School ranks 933rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 504 students attended Mt. Pleasant Elementary School.

Students who attend Mt. Pleasant Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Ewing Junior High School
High : Lancaster High School


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

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