National Road

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National Road ranks 885 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

National Road Elementary School is a public school serving 335 students in grades PK-6 in Zanesville, Ohio, which is part of the Zanesville City School District. While the school generally outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics, it faces some challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism and a declining statewide ranking among Ohio elementary schools.

National Road has a notably higher percentage of white students (78.21%) compared to the state average, and its performance varies across different student subgroups. Interestingly, female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds tend to perform better than their male and white counterparts, respectively. The school's per-student spending of $9,220 in 2018-2019 was higher than the $7,359 spent per student at the nearby Foxfire Intermediate School, a public charter school that serves a more racially diverse student population.

While National Road has some strengths, such as its relatively strong academic performance in mathematics and the support it provides to students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school also faces challenges, including a concerning trend in chronic absenteeism, fluctuations in student-teacher ratio, and a declining statewide ranking. Addressing these issues and continuing to support the diverse needs of its student population will be crucial for the school's future success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3505 East Pike
Zanesville, OH 43701-6617

(740) 450-1538

District: Zanesville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
885^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend National Road usually attend:

Middle:	Zanesville Middle School
High:	Zanesville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.2%

Two or more races:

13.7%

African American:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.42. (See more...)

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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National Road:

SchoolDigger ranks National Road 885^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See National Road in the ranking list.)

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Zanesville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Zanesville City 550^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for National Road

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Rank History for all students at National Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	11.67	1459^th	1609	9.3%
2008	16.76	1384^th	1582	12.5%
2009	16.13	1415^th	1610	12.1%
2010	35.84	1260^th	1662	24.2%
2011	32.39	1304^th	1686	22.7%
2012	27.80	1379^th	1709	19.3%
2013	38.17	1247^th	1701	26.7%
2014	20.48	1405^th	1687	16.7%
2015	27.28	1299^th	1684	22.9%
2016	23.12	1300^th	1678	22.5%
2017	30.58	1219^th	1651	26.2%
2018	44.68	1066^th	1636	34.8%
2019	49.41	1008^th	1676	39.9%
2021	42.79	1011^th	1610	37.2%
2022	45.61	978^th	1588	38.4%
2023	56.39	848^th	1596	46.9%
2024	52.42	885^th	1577	43.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at National Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.22	488^th	856	43.0%
2024	40.60	488^th	900	45.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at National Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	54.40	771^st	1465	47.4%
2019	64.48	529^th	1465	63.9%
2021	58.96	589^th	1404	58.0%
2022	59.51	590^th	1419	58.4%
2023	71.26	365^th	1447	74.8%
2024	66.37	490^th	1484	67.0%

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Rank History for Female students at National Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	39.46	1046^th	1518	31.1%
2019	42.39	1001^st	1502	33.4%
2021	43.43	901^st	1467	38.6%
2022	51.82	842^nd	1488	43.4%
2023	61.58	667^th	1483	55.0%
2024	59.50	685^th	1466	53.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at National Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	35.21	693^rd	1021	32.1%
2019	47.34	458^th	956	52.1%
2021	33.85	509^th	765	33.5%
2022	33.45	549^th	824	33.4%

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Rank History for Male students at National Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	42.61	1017^th	1536	33.8%
2019	55.77	824^th	1535	46.3%
2021	31.74	1040^th	1499	30.6%
2022	33.21	1067^th	1518	29.7%
2023	46.60	918^th	1498	38.7%
2024	44.52	926^th	1485	37.6%

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Rank History for White students at National Road

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	32.20	1001^st	1309	23.5%
2019	35.38	964^th	1271	24.2%
2021	26.21	1001^st	1249	19.9%
2022	29.99	977^th	1242	21.3%
2023	41.77	824^th	1215	32.2%
2024	34.99	898^th	1190	24.5%

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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 National Road

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	387	34	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	30	453
2007	353	27	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	38	423
2008	388	37	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	40	471
2009	355	34	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	38	429
2010	334	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	42	416
2011	329	27	0	6	0	0	65	0	427
2012	383	32	0	11	0	0	81	0	507
2013	290	23	0	8	0	0	72	0	393
2014	312	21	0	14	0	0	66	0	413
2015	301	21	0	14	0	0	76	0	412
2016	275	15	0	16	0	0	79	0	385
2017	292	17	0	13	0	0	73	0	395
2018	279	18	0	14	0	0	59	0	370
2019	279	21	0	13	0	0	52	0	365
2020	245	10	0	13	0	0	65	0	333
2021	226	7	0	10	0	0	51	0	294
2022	240	9	0	7	0	0	48	0	304
2023	262	15	0	10	2	0	46	0	335

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 National Road

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	453	24.8	18.3	84.2
2007	423	25.0	16.9	81
2008	471	24.0	19.6	n/a
2009	429	22.0	19.5	87.5
2010	416	22.0	18.9	100.5
2011	427	20.0	21.3	76.8
2012	507	22.0	23.0	82.6
2013	393	23.0	17.0	89.8
2014	413	24.0	17.2	92.5
2015	412	n/a	n/a	100
2016	385	22.0	17.5	100
2017	395	23.0	17.1	n/a
2018	370	21.0	17.6	n/a
2019	365	18.0	20.2	n/a
2020	333	18.0	18.5	n/a
2021	294	36.0	8.1	n/a
2022	304	18.0	16.8	n/a
2023	335	17.0	19.7	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 National Road

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	453	24.8	18.3	84.2
2007	423	25.0	16.9	81
2008	471	24.0	19.6	n/a
2009	429	22.0	19.5	87.5
2010	416	22.0	18.9	100.5
2011	427	20.0	21.3	76.8
2012	507	22.0	23.0	82.6
2013	393	23.0	17.0	89.8
2014	413	24.0	17.2	92.5
2015	412	n/a	n/a	100
2016	385	22.0	17.5	100
2017	395	23.0	17.1	n/a
2018	370	21.0	17.6	n/a
2019	365	18.0	20.2	n/a
2020	333	18.0	18.5	n/a
2021	294	36.0	8.1	n/a
2022	304	18.0	16.8	n/a
2023	335	17.0	19.7	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 National Road

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,220
2022	$11,381
2023	$11,681

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on National Road

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 1008^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 848^th of 1596 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (National Road)	82.1	65.2	16.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Zanesville City)	56.8	57.9	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (National Road)	61.5	43.5	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Zanesville City)	50.4	46.1	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (National Road)	79.6	61	18.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Zanesville City)	68.2	57	11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (National Road)	40.8	34.1	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Zanesville City)	50.6	51.3	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (National Road)	73.3	83.3	10%
5th Grade Science (Zanesville City)	57.4	78.5	21.1%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (National Road)	75.6	78.6	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Zanesville City)	56.1	53.4	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (National Road)	48.9	64.3	15.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Zanesville City)	57.8	60.1	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (National Road)	46.2	62.2	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Zanesville City)	50.6	39.2	11.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (National Road)	43.6	56.8	13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Zanesville City)	47.9	47	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	365	335	8.2%
African American	21	15	28.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	10	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	279	262	6.1%
Two or More Races	52	46	11.5%

Schools Near National Road

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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 (2023)
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
National Road	Public	PK, KG-6	3505 East Pike	Zanesville	43701	Muskingum County	Zanesville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 450-1538	335	17	19.7		262 (78.2%)	15 (4.5%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (13.7%)	52.4	885^th of 1577 public elementary schools	43.9%		56.4	848^th of 1596 public elementary schools	46.9%	37	56.1	75.8	60.9	58.5	61.1	69.7	39.1	56.1	55.6	$11,681
Perry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6975 East Pike	Zanesville	43701	Muskingum County	East Muskingum Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 872-3436	130	7	19.2	32.3%	124 (95.4%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)								(n/a)										$7,793
John McIntire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1275 Roosevelt Ave	Zanesville	43701	Muskingum County	Zanesville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 453-3581	610	32	19.0		391 (64.1%)	64 (10.5%)	12 (2.0%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (22.3%)	62.4	705^th of 1577 public elementary schools	55.3%		56.8	841^st of 1596 public elementary schools	47.3%	136	82.4	62.3	77.2	57.3	53.6	57.7	60.3	77.0	64.3	$12,002
Zane Grey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	711 Fess St	Zanesville	43701	Muskingum County	Zanesville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 453-0575	941	48	19.6		596 (63.3%)	84 (8.9%)	28 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	231 (24.5%)	30.5	1125^th of 1577 public elementary schools	28.7%		36.8	1080^th of 1596 public elementary schools	32.3%	45	54.1	50.9	40.9	44.9	33.3	44.5	43.2	57.1	36.3	$9,967
Duncan Falls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	397 Oak St	Duncan Falls	43734	Muskingum County	Franklin Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 674-5211	680	43	15.8	41.6%	653 (96.0%)	4 (0.6%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	58	797^th of 1577 public elementary schools	49.5%		67.2	623^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	61.0%	174	60.3	68.5	70.9	57.8		69.4	60.0	69.0		$10,305
Foxfire Intermediate School	Public, Charter	K-8	2805 Pinkerton Ln	Zanesville	43701	Muskingum County	Foxfire Intermediate School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 453-4509	127	7	18.1		92 (72.4%)	3 (2.4%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (23.6%)								(n/a)
Maysville Elementary School	Public	K-5	3850 Panther Dr	Zanesville	43701	Muskingum County	Maysville Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 454-4490	807	47	17.1		723 (89.6%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.4%)	66.4	618^th of 1577 public elementary schools	60.8%		71.2	538^th of 1596 public elementary schools	66.3%	80	82.7	56.1	77.1	65.5		66.4	71.8	77.7		$10,674
West Muskingum Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 Kimes Rd	Zanesville	43701	Muskingum County	West Muskingum Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 455-4058	677	34	19.9	48.2%	595 (87.9%)	17 (2.5%)	9 (1.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (7.1%)	60.7	744^th of 1577 public elementary schools	52.8%		63	709^th of 1596 public elementary schools	55.6%	35		67.9	62.4			78.5	61.0			$7,793
Adamsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7950 East St	Adamsville	43802	Muskingum County	Tri-Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 796-2153	263	14	18.7	51.7%	243 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.8%)	57	814^th of 1577 public elementary schools	48.4%		64.6	680^th of 1596 public elementary schools	57.4%	134	81.6	63.2	66.7	55.3	51.4	73.7	51.5	63.2	54.1	$10,887
Nashport Elementary School	Public	K-6	3775 Creamery Rd	Nashport	43830	Muskingum County	Tri-Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 452-3977	589	26	22.6	28.9%	535 (90.8%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.4%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	83.5	224^th of 1577 public elementary schools	85.8%		84.8	211^th of 1596 public elementary schools	86.8%	13	89.5	70.1	98.9	85.5	74.2	83.6	84.6	88.2	64.0	$9,565

Frequently Asked Questions about National Road

What is the racial makeup of National Road?

Students at National Road are 78% White, 14% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is National Road a good school?

National Road ranks 885^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of National Road attend?

Students who attend National Road usually go on to attend:

Middle : Zanesville Middle School
High : Zanesville High School

What district is National Road in?

Zanesville City

How many students attend National Road?

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended National Road.

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