Junction City Elementary School

Summary:

Junction City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 407 students in grades PK-5 in Junction City, Ohio, which is part of the New Lexington School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms its district and the state of Ohio in academic measures, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Junction City Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 88.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 80.9% for the district and 64.5% for the state. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5-10% of Ohio elementary schools for its performance with special education, low-income, and gifted and talented students. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, reaching 17.2% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than the state average and many nearby schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the surrounding area, Junction City Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, it outperforms the nearby New Lexington Elementary School, which has lower test scores and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's lack of racial diversity, with over 96% of students identifying as White, may warrant further investigation to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 307 Poplar Street
       Junction City, OH  43748-0248


(740) 987-3751

District: New Lexington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
415th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,678 Help


Students who attend Junction City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    New Lexington Middle School
High:    New Lexington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
African American:
1.2%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Junction City Elementary School ranks better than 73.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.57. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), African American (1.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junction City Elementary School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junction City Elementary School is $11,678.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Junction City Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Junction City Elementary School 415th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Junction City Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New Lexington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Lexington School District 453rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Junction City Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Junction City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.03 1218th 1471 17.2%
2005 32.68 1162nd 1501 22.6%
2006 60.97 712th 1504 52.7%
2007 60.92 788th 1609 51.0%
2008 68.15 567th 1582 64.2%
2009 65.26 686th 1610 57.4%
2010 73.25 457th 1662 72.5%
2011 75.97 360th 1686 78.6%
2012 59.68 936th 1709 45.2%
2013 59.07 943rd 1701 44.6%
2014 64.11 807th 1687 52.2%
2015 80.25 271st 1684 83.9%
2016 68.95 631st 1678 62.4%
2017 79.14 305th 1651 81.5%
2018 78.98 325th 1636 80.1%
2019 81.46 267th 1676 84.1%
2021 85.96 202nd 1610 87.5%
2022 78.03 370th 1588 76.7%
2023 77.77 373rd 1596 76.6%
2024 75.57 415th 1577 73.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Junction City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.58 26th 856 97.0%
2024 68.85 179th 900 80.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Junction City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.42 37th 1465 97.5%
2019 92.41 27th 1465 98.2%
2021 96.14 12th 1404 99.1%
2022 90.15 49th 1419 96.5%
2023 89.31 59th 1447 95.9%
2024 86.39 88th 1484 94.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Junction City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.77 334th 1518 78.0%
2019 84.39 131st 1502 91.3%
2021 81.34 259th 1467 82.3%
2022 72.73 432nd 1488 71.0%
2023 73.86 402nd 1483 72.9%
2024 76.73 346th 1466 76.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Junction City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.37 60th 1021 94.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Junction City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.23 69th 759 90.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Junction City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.42 311th 1536 79.8%
2019 80.23 273rd 1535 82.2%
2021 87.41 135th 1499 91.0%
2022 73.31 440th 1518 71.0%
2023 79.26 317th 1498 78.8%
2024 74.26 420th 1485 71.7%
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Rank History for White students at Junction City Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.68 408th 1309 68.8%
2019 76.17 265th 1271 79.2%
2021 79.60 237th 1249 81.0%
2022 66.77 435th 1242 65.0%
2023 68.60 413th 1215 66.0%
2024 64.69 461st 1190 61.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Junction City Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1989 294 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1990 294 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1991 319 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1992 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1993 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1994 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 263 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1996 263 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1997 264 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1998 292 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1999 299 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 349 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 396 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 396 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 389 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 396 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2006 378 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2007 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 426
2008 432 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 434
2009 392 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 395
2010 386 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 1 390
2011 377 0 1 5 0 0 6 0 389
2012 388 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 400
2013 408 0 0 7 2 1 10 0 428
2014 375 0 0 3 0 1 9 0 388
2015 341 0 0 4 1 0 11 0 357
2016 361 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 373
2017 342 1 0 5 0 0 11 0 359
2018 366 2 0 3 0 0 9 0 380
2019 349 1 0 2 0 0 8 0 360
2020 361 1 0 3 0 0 6 0 371
2021 356 1 0 1 0 0 8 0 366
2022 375 1 0 2 0 0 6 0 384
2023 391 5 0 4 0 0 7 0 407
2024 408 5 0 4 0 0 5 0 422

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 Junction City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 15.0 20.9 0
1989 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1990 295 14.0 21.0 n/a
1991 321 16.0 20.0 n/a
1992 311 16.0 19.4 39.2
1993 260 10.0 26.0 39.6
1994 256 12.0 21.3 43.8
1995 266 15.0 17.7 51.1
1996 266 15.0 17.7 51.1
1997 265 15.0 17.7 55.1
1998 296 15.0 19.7 52.4
1999 301 16.0 18.8 64.5
2000 307 15.0 20.5 53.1
2001 352 19.0 18.5 52.8
2002 398 23.0 17.3 63.1
2003 398 23.0 17.3 63.1
2004 391 21.0 18.6 64.2
2005 397 21.8 18.2 59.4
2006 379 20.9 18.1 61.2
2007 426 20.0 21.3 57.6
2008 434 22.0 19.7 n/a
2009 395 26.1 15.1 65.4
2010 390 23.0 16.9 65.8
2011 389 23.0 16.9 73
2012 400 23.0 17.3 62.8
2013 428 23.3 18.3 58.9
2014 388 24.3 15.9 69.3
2015 357 n/a n/a 92.7
2016 373 22.0 16.9 66.5
2017 359 20.5 17.5 n/a
2018 380 20.5 18.5 n/a
2019 360 20.5 17.5 n/a
2020 371 20.5 18.0 n/a
2021 366 21.5 17.0 n/a
2022 384 22.5 17.0 n/a
2023 407 24.0 16.9 n/a
2024 422 25.0 16.8 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 Junction City Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 15.0 20.9 0
1989 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1990 295 14.0 21.0 n/a
1991 321 16.0 20.0 n/a
1992 311 16.0 19.4 39.2
1993 260 10.0 26.0 39.6
1994 256 12.0 21.3 43.8
1995 266 15.0 17.7 51.1
1996 266 15.0 17.7 51.1
1997 265 15.0 17.7 55.1
1998 296 15.0 19.7 52.4
1999 301 16.0 18.8 64.5
2000 307 15.0 20.5 53.1
2001 352 19.0 18.5 52.8
2002 398 23.0 17.3 63.1
2003 398 23.0 17.3 63.1
2004 391 21.0 18.6 64.2
2005 397 21.8 18.2 59.4
2006 379 20.9 18.1 61.2
2007 426 20.0 21.3 57.6
2008 434 22.0 19.7 n/a
2009 395 26.1 15.1 65.4
2010 390 23.0 16.9 65.8
2011 389 23.0 16.9 73
2012 400 23.0 17.3 62.8
2013 428 23.3 18.3 58.9
2014 388 24.3 15.9 69.3
2015 357 n/a n/a 92.7
2016 373 22.0 16.9 66.5
2017 359 20.5 17.5 n/a
2018 380 20.5 18.5 n/a
2019 360 20.5 17.5 n/a
2020 371 20.5 18.0 n/a
2021 366 21.5 17.0 n/a
2022 384 22.5 17.0 n/a
2023 407 24.0 16.9 n/a
2024 422 25.0 16.8 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Junction City Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,932
2022 $11,383
2023 $12,093
2024 $11,678

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Junction City 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 267th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 373rd of 1596 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Junction City Elementary School)86.884.8
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Lexington School District)74.166.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Junction City Elementary School)90.684.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Lexington School District)80.271.8
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Junction City Elementary School)90.287.8
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Lexington School District)70.569.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Junction City Elementary School)76.989.8
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Lexington School District)66.467.8
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Junction City Elementary School)84.869.5
 15.3%
   5th Grade Science (New Lexington School District)68.352.6
 15.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Junction City Elementary School)85.161
 24.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Lexington School District)68.553.4
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Junction City Elementary School)75.871.2
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Lexington School District)74.864.3
 10.5%
   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 Students360407
 13.1%
African American15
 400%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White349391
 12%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Junction City Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Junction City Elementary School.

Junction City Elementary School ranks 415th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Junction City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Lexington Middle School
High : New Lexington High School

Students at Junction City Elementary School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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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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