Park Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Park Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Gilead, Ohio, serving 498 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District, which is ranked 389 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Park Avenue Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.57%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Benjamin Harrison Elementary (70.84% white) and George Washington Elementary (71.65% white), its academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, the school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades were all lower than the state and district averages in 2023-2024. Additionally, Park Avenue Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.0% in 2019-2020 to 25.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 969 out of 1,687 Ohio elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,119 out of 1,577 in 2023-2024, and it is currently rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. These findings suggest that Park Avenue Elementary is struggling academically and may need to reevaluate its practices and seek ways to improve its performance to better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 335 W Park Ave
       Mount Gilead, OH  43338-1139


(419) 946-5736

District: Mount Gilead Exempted Village

SchoolDigger Rank:
1119th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,168 Help


Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mt Gilead Middle School
High:    Mt Gilead High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.9% Help


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Compare Details Park Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 71% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.38. (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 (93.9%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Avenue Elementary School is $11,168.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Avenue Elementary School 1119th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Park Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Gilead Exempted Village:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Gilead Exempted Village 389th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.77 911th 1471 38.1%
2005 50.00 891st 1501 40.6%
2006 48.32 962nd 1504 36.0%
2007 53.98 946th 1609 41.2%
2008 43.41 1114th 1582 29.6%
2009 55.52 940th 1610 41.6%
2010 50.03 1071st 1662 35.6%
2011 55.16 1009th 1686 40.2%
2012 63.18 836th 1709 51.1%
2013 55.90 1010th 1701 40.6%
2014 57.52 969th 1687 42.6%
2015 50.99 1016th 1684 39.7%
2016 40.42 1118th 1678 33.4%
2017 35.50 1176th 1651 28.8%
2018 47.15 1035th 1636 36.7%
2019 41.52 1118th 1676 33.3%
2021 50.61 920th 1610 42.9%
2022 40.46 1038th 1588 34.6%
2023 29.87 1149th 1596 28.0%
2024 31.38 1119th 1577 29.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.96 685th 856 20.0%
2024 36.40 541st 900 39.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.01 889th 1465 39.3%
2019 30.45 1127th 1465 23.1%
2021 30.51 971st 1404 30.8%
2022 24.42 1090th 1419 23.2%
2023 23.78 1128th 1447 22.0%
2024 24.46 1159th 1484 21.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.58 983rd 1518 35.2%
2019 36.10 1064th 1502 29.2%
2021 51.55 798th 1467 45.6%
2022 46.65 900th 1488 39.5%
2023 35.05 1008th 1483 32.0%
2024 32.86 1038th 1466 29.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.09 531st 1021 48.0%
2019 22.03 809th 956 15.4%
2021 20.89 672nd 765 12.2%
2022 29.45 611th 824 25.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.27 957th 1536 37.7%
2019 44.85 984th 1535 35.9%
2021 39.02 969th 1499 35.4%
2022 31.28 1084th 1518 28.6%
2023 22.34 1168th 1498 22.0%
2024 26.77 1127th 1485 24.1%
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Rank History for White students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.39 1059th 1309 19.1%
2019 22.12 1097th 1271 13.7%
2021 29.33 971st 1249 22.3%
2022 21.14 1071st 1242 13.8%
2023 12.53 1108th 1215 8.8%
2024 13.08 1078th 1190 9.4%
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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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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

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Enrollment information for Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 121 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1989 118 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 120
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1992 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2000 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2001 211 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 183 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 187
2003 183 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 187
2004 561 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 10 579
2005 582 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 12 599
2006 573 4 2 7 0 n/a n/a 11 597
2007 565 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 14 590
2008 594 3 2 8 0 n/a n/a 15 622
2009 610 3 2 10 2 n/a n/a 13 640
2010 572 2 3 9 0 n/a n/a 13 599
2011 558 2 2 18 0 1 10 0 591
2012 544 3 3 21 0 4 13 0 588
2013 557 5 3 22 0 1 16 0 604
2014 550 3 3 23 0 0 19 0 598
2015 546 3 3 19 0 0 16 0 587
2016 588 3 2 22 0 0 19 0 634
2017 541 2 0 16 0 0 15 0 574
2018 540 4 0 15 0 0 19 0 578
2019 506 2 0 19 0 0 24 0 551
2020 473 1 0 21 0 0 16 0 511
2021 437 1 0 16 0 0 14 0 468
2022 446 4 2 8 0 0 16 0 476
2023 466 4 0 8 1 0 19 0 498
2024 465 5 0 11 1 0 13 0 495

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 4.0 30.5 0
1989 120 4.0 30.0 n/a
1991 0 4.0 0.0 n/a
1992 0 n/a n/a n/a
2000 198 4.0 49.5 n/a
2001 211 8.0 26.4 n/a
2002 187 8.0 23.4 n/a
2003 187 8.0 23.4 n/a
2004 579 36.0 16.1 36.2
2005 599 36.4 16.5 33.9
2006 597 36.4 16.4 36.5
2007 590 29.6 19.9 38.4
2008 622 31.6 19.7 n/a
2009 640 30.6 20.9 43.1
2010 599 30.0 19.9 50.5
2011 591 30.0 19.7 50.1
2012 588 28.0 21.0 50.2
2013 604 27.0 22.3 52.5
2014 598 27.0 22.1 52.7
2015 587 n/a n/a 56.7
2016 634 35.0 18.1 50.9
2017 574 31.0 18.5 53.8
2018 578 28.0 20.6 52.8
2019 551 25.0 22.0 49.4
2020 511 25.0 20.4 49.5
2021 468 27.0 17.3 n/a
2022 476 26.0 18.3 n/a
2023 498 26.0 19.1 42.8
2024 495 30.0 16.5 49.9

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 4.0 30.5 0
1989 120 4.0 30.0 n/a
1991 0 4.0 0.0 n/a
1992 0 n/a n/a n/a
2000 198 4.0 49.5 n/a
2001 211 8.0 26.4 n/a
2002 187 8.0 23.4 n/a
2003 187 8.0 23.4 n/a
2004 579 36.0 16.1 36.2
2005 599 36.4 16.5 33.9
2006 597 36.4 16.4 36.5
2007 590 29.6 19.9 38.4
2008 622 31.6 19.7 n/a
2009 640 30.6 20.9 43.1
2010 599 30.0 19.9 50.5
2011 591 30.0 19.7 50.1
2012 588 28.0 21.0 50.2
2013 604 27.0 22.3 52.5
2014 598 27.0 22.1 52.7
2015 587 n/a n/a 56.7
2016 634 35.0 18.1 50.9
2017 574 31.0 18.5 53.8
2018 578 28.0 20.6 52.8
2019 551 25.0 22.0 49.4
2020 511 25.0 20.4 49.5
2021 468 27.0 17.3 n/a
2022 476 26.0 18.3 n/a
2023 498 26.0 19.1 42.8
2024 495 30.0 16.5 49.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Avenue Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,043
2022 $9,645
2023 $10,223
2024 $11,168

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Avenue 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 1118th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1149th of 1596 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary School)58.530.3
 28.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mount Gilead Exempted Village)58.530.3
 28.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary School)52.433.3
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Gilead Exempted Village)52.433.3
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary School)7468.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mount Gilead Exempted Village)7468.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary School)60.350
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Gilead Exempted Village)60.350
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Park Avenue Elementary School)53.639.7
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mount Gilead Exempted Village)53.639.7
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary School)52.629.3
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mount Gilead Exempted Village)52.629.3
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary School)57.754.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Gilead Exempted Village)57.754.1
 3.6%
   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 Students551498
 9.6%
African American24
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic198
 57.9%
Pacific Islander00
White506466
 7.9%
Two or More Races2419
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%42.8%
 6.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended Park Avenue Elementary School.

Students at Park Avenue Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Park Avenue Elementary School ranks 1119th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt Gilead Middle School
High : Mt Gilead 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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