Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

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Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School ranks 643 rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, with a student population of 531 and part of the Martins Ferry City School District.

The school has shown mixed academic performance, with 3rd-grade math and ELA proficiency rates above the state average, but 4th-grade math proficiency below the state average. While the school has performed well in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations, it has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 34% in recent years. Compared to nearby schools like St Clairsville Elementary School and Leona Ave Middle School, which consistently rank in the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools, Anna Marie Ayers Elementary lags behind in overall academic performance.

The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 56% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and continuing to support its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations could be key areas of focus for the school to improve its overall performance and outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd
Martins Ferry, OH 43935-1588

(740) 633-1732

District: Martins Ferry City

SchoolDigger Rank:
643^rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,834

Students who attend Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Martins Ferry Middle School
High:	Martins Ferry High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 527

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Two or more races:

10.1%

African American:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.69. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), two or more races (10.1%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School is 18.8. (See more...)

Compare Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School is $11,834.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School 643^rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Martins Ferry City:

SchoolDigger ranks Martins Ferry City 457^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2010	63.91	770^th	1662	53.7%
2011	55.63	998^th	1686	40.8%
2012	72.93	493^rd	1709	71.2%
2013	77.33	322^nd	1701	81.1%
2014	79.51	239^th	1687	85.8%
2015	56.82	909^th	1684	46.0%
2016	76.95	397^th	1678	76.3%
2017	50.81	1018^th	1651	38.3%
2018	65.69	692^nd	1636	57.7%
2019	70.49	575^th	1676	65.7%
2021	64.17	685^th	1610	57.5%
2022	63.76	701^st	1588	55.9%
2023	58.26	809^th	1596	49.3%
2024	65.69	643^rd	1577	59.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.85	217^th	856	74.6%
2024	90.14	32^nd	900	96.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	75.78	280^th	1465	80.9%
2019	76.47	271^st	1465	81.5%
2021	75.10	280^th	1404	80.1%
2022	74.06	302^nd	1419	78.7%
2023	67.02	452^nd	1447	68.8%
2024	72.90	350^th	1484	76.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	66.07	602^nd	1518	60.3%
2019	77.03	328^th	1502	78.2%
2021	61.53	629^th	1467	57.1%
2022	52.56	826^th	1488	44.5%
2023	53.56	802^nd	1483	45.9%
2024	65.64	573^rd	1466	60.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	88.88	64^th	1021	93.7%
2019	81.04	110^th	956	88.5%
2021	59.64	236^th	765	69.2%
2022	77.93	100^th	824	87.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	57.76	775^th	1536	49.5%
2019	64.58	666^th	1535	56.6%
2021	57.65	708^th	1499	52.8%
2022	68.83	547^th	1518	64.0%
2023	57.46	753^rd	1498	49.7%
2024	63.50	635^th	1485	57.2%

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Rank History for White students at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	51.33	730^th	1309	44.2%
2019	58.47	615^th	1271	51.6%
2021	52.28	660^th	1249	47.2%
2022	48.61	741^st	1242	40.3%
2023	42.73	813^th	1215	33.1%
2024	49.37	696^th	1190	41.5%

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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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	526	47	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	37	614
2010	510	42	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	43	600
2011	517	27	1	8	1	0	46	0	600
2012	515	26	0	7	1	0	44	0	593
2013	490	23	0	5	2	0	45	0	565
2014	506	27	0	5	2	0	49	0	589
2015	506	30	0	6	3	0	50	0	595
2016	482	28	0	7	6	0	51	0	574
2017	500	27	0	8	3	0	48	0	586
2018	488	27	0	11	1	0	52	0	579
2019	502	23	0	13	1	0	55	0	594
2020	491	19	0	7	1	0	56	0	574
2021	472	17	0	11	0	0	47	0	547
2022	452	23	0	9	0	0	53	0	537
2023	438	23	0	9	1	0	60	0	531
2024	437	24	2	8	3	0	53	0	527

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

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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 Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	614	30.0	20.5	0
2010	600	31.0	19.3	72
2011	600	30.0	20.0	64.7
2012	593	29.0	20.4	67.1
2013	565	29.0	19.4	87.4
2014	589	27.0	21.8	73.2
2015	595	n/a	n/a	64.9
2016	574	24.0	23.9	56.4
2017	586	14.0	41.8	60.9
2018	579	31.0	18.6	66
2019	594	29.0	20.4	61.4
2020	574	30.0	19.1	47.7
2021	547	29.0	18.8	n/a
2022	537	28.0	19.1	n/a
2023	531	n/a	n/a	56.5
2024	527	28.0	18.8	65.8

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 Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	614	30.0	20.5	0
2010	600	31.0	19.3	72
2011	600	30.0	20.0	64.7
2012	593	29.0	20.4	67.1
2013	565	29.0	19.4	87.4
2014	589	27.0	21.8	73.2
2015	595	n/a	n/a	64.9
2016	574	24.0	23.9	56.4
2017	586	14.0	41.8	60.9
2018	579	31.0	18.6	66
2019	594	29.0	20.4	61.4
2020	574	30.0	19.1	47.7
2021	547	29.0	18.8	n/a
2022	537	28.0	19.1	n/a
2023	531	n/a	n/a	56.5
2024	527	28.0	18.8	65.8

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 Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,131
2022	$9,975
2023	$10,626
2024	$11,834

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 575^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 809^th of 1596 Elementary schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School)	80	61.7	18.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martins Ferry City)	80	61.7	18.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School)	80	58.3	21.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martins Ferry City)	80	58.3	21.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School)	82.7	68.4	14.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martins Ferry City)	82.7	68.4	14.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School)	67.3	67.4	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martins Ferry City)	67.3	67.4	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	594	531	10.6%
African American	23	23
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	9	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	502	438	12.7%
Two or More Races	55	60	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.4%	56.5%	5%

Schools Near Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd	Martins Ferry	43935	Belmont County	Martins Ferry City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 633-1732	527	28	18.8	65.8%	437 (82.9%)	24 (4.6%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.1%)	65.7	643^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	59.2%		58.3	809^th of 1596 public elementary schools	49.3%	166		71.6	60.5			78.1	71.1			$11,834
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	55707 Industrial Dr	Bridgeport	43912	Belmont County	Bridgeport Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 635-0853	353	18	19.6		298 (84.4%)	27 (7.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.5%)	65.8	638^th of 1577 public elementary schools	59.5%		64.1	689^th of 1596 public elementary schools	56.8%	51		67.2	73.2			83.3	60.7			$10,936
Buckeye South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Walden Ave	Tiltonsville	43963	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 859-2800	313	24	13.2	73.8%	295 (94.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	50.8	916^th of 1577 public elementary schools	41.9%		55.1	864^th of 1596 public elementary schools	45.9%	52	37.5	60.9	24.3	40.6	65.7	68.1	67.6	75.0	65.7	$11,026
Bellaire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	53299 Pike St	Bellaire	43906	Belmont County	Bellaire Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 676-1272	482	28	17.2	71.2%	395 (82.0%)	16 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (14.3%)	68.2	581^st of 1577 public elementary schools	63.2%		63.1	705^th of 1596 public elementary schools	55.8%	124		85.4	70.5			90.9	51.0			$6,955
St Clairsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	120 Norris St	Saint Clairsville	43950	Belmont County	St Clairsville-Richland City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 695-0783	624	37	16.8	29.2%	543 (87.0%)	8 (1.3%)	28 (4.5%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.8%)	82.2	254^th of 1577 public elementary schools	83.9%		85.8	185^th of 1596 public elementary schools	88.4%	69		75.9	81.4			88.1	85.8			$11,022
Leona Ave Middle School	Public	3-6	3795 Leona Ave	Shadyside	43947	Belmont County	Shadyside Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 676-9220	184	14	13.1	81.0%	177 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	83.9	218^th of 1577 public elementary schools	86.2%		87.2	134^th of 1596 public elementary schools	91.6%	84	91.5	75.0	86.7	83.0	58.9	80.0	100.0	89.4	78.6	$11,179
Jefferson Ave Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	4895 Jefferson Ave	Shadyside	43947	Belmont County	Shadyside Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 676-9669	234	13	18.7	50.0%	218 (93.2%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)								(n/a)										$11,366
Buckeye West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	243 N Mill St	Adena	43901	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 546-3413	201	13	15.4	69.2%	195 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	42.9	1006^th of 1577 public elementary schools	36.2%		56.7	843^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	47.2%	163	40.0	55.0	85.7	40.0	28.0	75.0	61.9	57.1	32.0	$13,341
Buckeye North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1004 3rd St	Brilliant	43913	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 598-4589	277	18	15.3	75.8%	249 (89.9%)	10 (3.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	11 (4.0%)	60.3	751^st of 1577 public elementary schools	52.4%		71.2	534^th of 1596 public elementary schools	66.5%	217	79.4	75.8	71.4	47.1	35.7	69.7	71.4	73.5	50.0	$10,768
Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2281 Wilson Ave	Mingo Junction	43938	Jefferson County	Indian Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 283-2479	371	21	18.0	72.5%	312 (84.1%)	17 (4.6%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.4%)	81.6	281^st of 1577 public elementary schools	82.2%		76.8	398^th of 1596 public elementary schools	75.1%	117		83.9	98.5			83.9	69.2			$10,360

Frequently Asked Questions about Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School

What district is Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School in?

Martins Ferry City

What is the racial makeup of Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School?

Students at Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School are 83% White, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 527 students attended Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martins Ferry Middle School
High : Martins Ferry High School

Is Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School a good school?

Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School ranks 643^rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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