Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Summary:

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marion, Ohio, serving 391 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Marion City School District.

The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 786 out of 1,588 Ohio elementary schools in 2021-2022 (3-star rating) to 1,024 out of 1,577 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). Its test scores are generally below the state averages, but there are some bright spots, such as 65% of 4th-grade students being proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 64.1%. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.1% in 2019-2020 to 31.9% in 2022-2023.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Marion City School District, Benjamin Harrison Elementary School generally performs better than the district average in test scores, but lags behind in other areas like chronic absenteeism and school ranking. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Special Education students ranking 242 out of 900 Ohio elementary schools in 2023-2024, while its White students ranked 1,050 out of 1,190.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 625 Brightwood Dr
       Marion, OH  43302-5207


(740) 223-4999

District: Marion City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1024th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
High:    Harding High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Two or more races:
13.3%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Harrison Elementary School ranks worse than 64.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. (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:

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Harrison Elementary School 1024th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Benjamin Harrison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Marion City:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion City 655th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.93 662nd 1471 55.0%
2005 60.99 660th 1501 56.0%
2006 38.71 1112th 1504 26.1%
2007 47.53 1053rd 1609 34.6%
2008 52.69 966th 1582 38.9%
2009 58.00 886th 1610 45.0%
2010 56.56 942nd 1662 43.3%
2011 50.53 1095th 1686 35.1%
2012 52.04 1082nd 1709 36.7%
2013 47.74 1132nd 1701 33.5%
2014 50.58 1071st 1687 36.5%
2015 44.35 1109th 1684 34.1%
2016 30.69 1217th 1678 27.5%
2017 28.95 1234th 1651 25.3%
2018 22.34 1296th 1636 20.8%
2019 28.43 1272nd 1676 24.1%
2021 39.33 1037th 1610 35.6%
2022 59.45 786th 1588 50.5%
2023 49.73 929th 1596 41.8%
2024 40.91 1024th 1577 35.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.50 242nd 900 73.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.15 1137th 1465 22.4%
2019 39.71 1008th 1465 31.2%
2021 51.89 692nd 1404 50.7%
2022 75.09 276th 1419 80.5%
2023 63.80 526th 1447 63.6%
2024 51.57 802nd 1484 46.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.31 1104th 1518 27.3%
2019 30.29 1130th 1502 24.8%
2021 33.69 1000th 1467 31.8%
2022 56.20 770th 1488 48.3%
2023 47.99 876th 1483 40.9%
2024 40.80 959th 1466 34.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.45 798th 1021 21.8%
2021 26.51 595th 765 22.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.05 709th 759 6.6%
2019 44.75 85th 126 32.5%
2021 32.74 184th 219 16.0%
2022 60.24 58th 128 54.7%
2023 48.69 67th 108 38.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.65 1317th 1536 14.3%
2019 26.10 1196th 1535 22.1%
2021 35.21 1006th 1499 32.9%
2022 57.67 757th 1518 50.1%
2023 46.10 925th 1498 38.3%
2024 42.92 946th 1485 36.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.23 131st 228 42.5%
2023 33.29 146th 233 37.3%
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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.91 1220th 1309 6.8%
2019 20.05 1115th 1271 12.3%
2021 27.31 987th 1249 21.0%
2022 51.00 702nd 1242 43.5%
2023 29.79 957th 1215 21.2%
2024 17.94 1050th 1190 11.8%
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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 Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 272 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1989 294 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1990 292 8 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1991 289 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1992 274 11 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 286 10 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 269 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 296 22 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 296 22 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 285 23 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 295 16 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 294 18 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 305 19 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 283 15 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2002 245 7 9 1 0 n/a n/a 13 275
2003 245 7 9 1 0 n/a n/a 13 275
2004 214 9 4 1 0 n/a n/a 15 243
2005 275 15 1 10 0 n/a n/a 26 327
2006 290 11 1 11 0 n/a n/a 19 332
2007 303 13 0 17 0 n/a n/a 17 350
2008 311 18 0 14 0 n/a n/a 27 370
2009 289 15 0 14 0 n/a n/a 31 349
2010 263 17 0 14 0 n/a n/a 36 330
2011 287 19 1 29 0 0 30 0 366
2012 322 20 2 38 0 0 34 0 416
2013 289 21 2 30 0 0 31 0 373
2014 284 29 2 32 0 0 27 0 374
2015 295 27 2 37 0 1 29 0 391
2016 328 28 1 29 0 1 37 0 424
2017 331 44 1 31 0 2 38 0 447
2018 359 43 1 27 0 2 35 0 467
2019 371 44 1 40 0 2 40 0 498
2020 321 47 1 34 0 3 42 0 448
2021 294 32 1 29 0 1 43 0 400
2022 274 21 1 34 0 1 47 0 378
2023 277 20 2 40 0 0 52 0 391

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 Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 11.0 26.0 0
1989 306 11.0 27.8 n/a
1990 308 11.0 28.0 n/a
1991 303 11.0 27.5 n/a
1992 291 14.0 20.7 11.3
1993 299 14.0 21.4 13.4
1994 284 14.0 20.3 10.9
1995 324 15.0 21.6 0
1996 324 15.0 21.6 0
1997 313 15.0 20.9 9.9
1998 315 14.0 22.5 13
1999 316 15.0 21.1 17.1
2000 333 17.0 19.6 18.3
2001 308 15.5 19.9 18.5
2002 275 18.2 15.1 21
2003 275 18.2 15.1 21
2004 243 16.5 14.7 20.2
2005 327 19.5 16.8 32.2
2006 332 19.9 16.7 43.5
2007 350 21.8 16.1 39.9
2008 370 21.0 17.6 n/a
2009 349 21.9 15.9 51.6
2010 330 21.2 15.5 60.5
2011 366 23.2 15.7 54.9
2012 416 24.0 17.2 58.7
2013 373 26.5 14.0 27.3
2014 374 23.5 15.9 74.3
2015 391 n/a n/a 71.1
2016 424 22.0 19.2 65.6
2017 447 23.3 19.1 n/a
2018 467 22.2 21.0 n/a
2019 498 24.1 20.6 n/a
2020 448 25.0 17.9 n/a
2021 400 24.0 16.6 n/a
2022 378 23.0 16.4 n/a
2023 391 24.0 16.2 n/a

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 Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 286 11.0 26.0 0
1989 306 11.0 27.8 n/a
1990 308 11.0 28.0 n/a
1991 303 11.0 27.5 n/a
1992 291 14.0 20.7 11.3
1993 299 14.0 21.4 13.4
1994 284 14.0 20.3 10.9
1995 324 15.0 21.6 0
1996 324 15.0 21.6 0
1997 313 15.0 20.9 9.9
1998 315 14.0 22.5 13
1999 316 15.0 21.1 17.1
2000 333 17.0 19.6 18.3
2001 308 15.5 19.9 18.5
2002 275 18.2 15.1 21
2003 275 18.2 15.1 21
2004 243 16.5 14.7 20.2
2005 327 19.5 16.8 32.2
2006 332 19.9 16.7 43.5
2007 350 21.8 16.1 39.9
2008 370 21.0 17.6 n/a
2009 349 21.9 15.9 51.6
2010 330 21.2 15.5 60.5
2011 366 23.2 15.7 54.9
2012 416 24.0 17.2 58.7
2013 373 26.5 14.0 27.3
2014 374 23.5 15.9 74.3
2015 391 n/a n/a 71.1
2016 424 22.0 19.2 65.6
2017 447 23.3 19.1 n/a
2018 467 22.2 21.0 n/a
2019 498 24.1 20.6 n/a
2020 448 25.0 17.9 n/a
2021 400 24.0 16.6 n/a
2022 378 23.0 16.4 n/a
2023 391 24.0 16.2 n/a

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 Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,024
2022 $11,222
2023 $11,944

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Harrison 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 1272nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 929th of 1596 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Harrison Elementary School)49.262.3
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion City)39.534.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Harrison Elementary School)54.570
 15.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion City)43.341.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Harrison Elementary School)55.358.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion City)45.435.3
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Harrison Elementary School)4861.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion City)37.333.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Benjamin Harrison Elementary School)33.837.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Marion City)39.333.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Harrison Elementary School)39.246.3
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marion City)33.127.1
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Harrison Elementary School)66.263.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion City)51.346.7
 4.6%
   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 Students498391
 21.5%
African American4420
 54.5%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4040
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White371277
 25.3%
Two or More Races4052
 30%


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Students at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School are 71% White, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Benjamin Harrison Elementary School.

Benjamin Harrison Elementary School ranks 1024th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Benjamin Harrison Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
High : Harding High School


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