Is Spencerville Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Spencerville Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 39 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

How many students attend Spencerville Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Spencerville Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Spencerville Elementary School?

Students at Spencerville Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Spencerville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Spencerville Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Spencerville Middle School High : Spencerville High School

Spencerville Elementary School

Summary:

Spencerville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 344 students in grades K-4 in Spencerville, Ohio, which is part of the Spencerville Local District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with exceptional academic outcomes and a strong commitment to supporting diverse learners.

Spencerville Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 3 and 4. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.9% of 3rd graders and 98.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school has been ranked as high as 39th out of 1,577 elementary schools in Ohio and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating its status as one of the top-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the school excels in supporting various student subgroups, including female, male, white, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusive practices.

When compared to nearby schools, such as St Marys West Intermediate School, Heritage Elementary School, and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8, Spencerville Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. While the nearby schools have more diverse student populations, Spencerville Elementary School's predominantly white student body may present both opportunities and challenges in fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Detail:

Public K-4

2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887-1293

(419) 647-4113

District: Spencerville Local

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

Students who attend Spencerville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Spencerville Middle School
High:	Spencerville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Pacific Islander:

2.3%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.73. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencerville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencerville Elementary School 39^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Spencerville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Spencerville Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencerville Local 102^nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spencerville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Spencerville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	69.54	527^th	1609	67.2%
2008	65.69	624^th	1582	60.6%
2009	63.27	743^rd	1610	53.9%
2010	68.94	602^nd	1662	63.8%
2011	63.71	813^th	1686	51.8%
2012	65.63	749^th	1709	56.2%
2013	66.06	743^rd	1701	56.3%
2014	76.01	386^th	1687	77.1%
2015	80.23	272^nd	1684	83.8%
2016	78.56	349^th	1678	79.2%
2017	82.96	197^th	1651	88.1%
2018	81.56	255^th	1636	84.4%
2019	87.09	114^th	1676	93.2%
2021	85.94	203^rd	1610	87.4%
2022	87.96	117^th	1588	92.6%
2023	90.98	41^st	1596	97.4%
2024	90.73	39^th	1577	97.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencerville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	87.05	71^st	1465	95.2%
2019	91.99	30^th	1465	98.0%
2021	87.52	88^th	1404	93.7%
2022	90.16	48^th	1419	96.6%
2023	94.76	10^th	1447	99.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Spencerville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	76.81	331^st	1518	78.2%
2019	85.87	94^th	1502	93.7%
2021	85.16	178^th	1467	87.9%
2022	91.48	17^th	1488	98.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Spencerville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.73	8^th	1021	99.2%
2019	95.71	19^th	956	98.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spencerville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.94	302^nd	759	60.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Spencerville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	83.52	172^nd	1536	88.8%
2019	90.04	29^th	1535	98.1%
2021	83.09	233^rd	1499	84.5%
2022	81.52	254^th	1518	83.3%
2023	89.11	59^th	1498	96.1%
2024	90.00	44^th	1485	97.0%

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Rank History for White students at Spencerville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	73.51	323^rd	1309	75.3%
2019	85.99	75^th	1271	94.1%
2021	81.87	190^th	1249	84.8%
2022	84.65	122^nd	1242	90.2%

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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 Spencerville 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	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1989	307	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1990	289	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1991	318	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1992	319	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-16	305
1993	336	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1994	356	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1995	363	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1996	363	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1997	365	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1998	363	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1999	345	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2000	328	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2001	332	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2002	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	296
2003	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	296
2004	264	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	266
2005	287	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	294
2006	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	10	289
2007	328	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	15	345
2008	379	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	13	396
2009	408	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	20	431
2010	363	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	25	392
2011	351	0	0	3	0	0	32	0	386
2012	348	1	0	2	0	0	24	0	375
2013	318	2	0	4	3	0	18	0	345
2014	357	1	0	9	3	0	12	0	382
2015	362	1	0	9	1	0	13	0	386
2016	369	1	0	7	1	0	11	0	389
2017	339	1	0	6	1	0	10	0	357
2018	352	2	0	4	0	0	9	0	367
2019	340	2	0	2	0	0	8	0	352
2020	360	1	0	2	0	0	4	0	367
2021	319	2	0	1	0	3	6	0	331
2022	322	1	0	1	0	3	6	0	333
2023	327	0	0	2	0	8	7	0	344

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 Spencerville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	314	18.0	17.4	0
1989	309	18.0	17.1	n/a
1990	290	18.0	16.1	n/a
1991	321	18.0	17.8	n/a
1992	305	20.6	14.8	35.4
1993	338	18.0	18.8	32.2
1994	363	17.7	20.5	30.3
1995	364	18.7	19.5	29.9
1996	364	18.7	19.5	29.9
1997	365	18.7	19.5	33.2
1998	365	18.7	19.5	29.6
1999	348	18.7	18.6	44.3
2000	329	19.7	16.7	38.6
2001	333	19.7	16.9	34.2
2002	296	23.7	12.5	46.8
2003	296	23.7	12.5	46.8
2004	266	21.7	12.3	51.9
2005	294	21.6	13.6	0
2006	289	22.1	13.1	48
2007	345	24.0	14.4	81.2
2008	396	22.0	18.0	n/a
2009	431	23.0	18.7	83.2
2010	392	22.0	17.8	106
2011	386	21.0	18.3	96.6
2012	375	20.5	18.2	99.2
2013	345	19.5	17.6	99.1
2014	382	19.5	19.5	99.2
2015	386	n/a	n/a	99.2
2016	389	18.0	21.6	99.2
2017	357	19.5	18.3	99.2
2018	367	18.5	19.8	98.9
2019	352	18.5	19.0	90.6
2020	367	18.5	19.8	76
2021	331	28.5	11.6	n/a
2022	333	18.5	18.0	n/a
2023	344	20.5	16.7	99.1

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 Spencerville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	314	18.0	17.4	0
1989	309	18.0	17.1	n/a
1990	290	18.0	16.1	n/a
1991	321	18.0	17.8	n/a
1992	305	20.6	14.8	35.4
1993	338	18.0	18.8	32.2
1994	363	17.7	20.5	30.3
1995	364	18.7	19.5	29.9
1996	364	18.7	19.5	29.9
1997	365	18.7	19.5	33.2
1998	365	18.7	19.5	29.6
1999	348	18.7	18.6	44.3
2000	329	19.7	16.7	38.6
2001	333	19.7	16.9	34.2
2002	296	23.7	12.5	46.8
2003	296	23.7	12.5	46.8
2004	266	21.7	12.3	51.9
2005	294	21.6	13.6	0
2006	289	22.1	13.1	48
2007	345	24.0	14.4	81.2
2008	396	22.0	18.0	n/a
2009	431	23.0	18.7	83.2
2010	392	22.0	17.8	106
2011	386	21.0	18.3	96.6
2012	375	20.5	18.2	99.2
2013	345	19.5	17.6	99.1
2014	382	19.5	19.5	99.2
2015	386	n/a	n/a	99.2
2016	389	18.0	21.6	99.2
2017	357	19.5	18.3	99.2
2018	367	18.5	19.8	98.9
2019	352	18.5	19.0	90.6
2020	367	18.5	19.8	76
2021	331	28.5	11.6	n/a
2022	333	18.5	18.0	n/a
2023	344	20.5	16.7	99.1

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 Spencerville Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,226
2022	$11,308
2023	$12,163

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spencerville 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 114^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 41^st of 1596 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spencerville Elementary School)	88.1	82.1	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spencerville Local)	88.1	82.1	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spencerville Elementary School)	94	94
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spencerville Local)	94	94
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spencerville Elementary School)	93.3	98.2	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spencerville Local)	93.3	98.2	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spencerville Elementary School)	86.7	96.4	9.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spencerville Local)	86.7	96.4	9.7%
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	352	344	2.3%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	8
White	340	327	3.8%
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.6%	99.1%	8.5%

Schools Near Spencerville 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 (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Total
Spencerville Elementary School	Public	K-4	2500 Wisher Dr	Spencerville	45887	Allen County	Spencerville Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 647-4113	344	21	16.7	99.1%	327 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	7 (2.0%)	90.7	39^th of 1577 public elementary schools	97.5%		91	41^st of 1596 public elementary schools	97.4%	2		83.9	98.8		91.1	96.4		$12,163
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	3-4	1670 Wonderlick Rd	Lima	45805	Allen County	Shawnee Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 998-8076	339	19	17.8	29.8%	290 (85.5%)	14 (4.1%)	14 (4.1%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	78.1	363^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	77.0%		84	233^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	85.4%	130		80.0	77.3		78.8	80.7		$11,835
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	310 E 4th St	Delphos	45833	Allen County	Delphos City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 692-8766	339	26	13.0	46.3%	292 (86.1%)	9 (2.7%)	21 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	84.2	211^th of 1577 public elementary schools	86.6%		86.5	160^th of 1596 public elementary schools	90.0%	51		80.6	91.9		82.3	83.9		$10,780
Elida Elementary	Public	K-5	300 Pioneer Rd	Elida	45807	Allen County	Elida Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 331-7901	1,018	51	19.9	55.9%	650 (63.9%)	142 (13.9%)	55 (5.4%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	162 (15.9%)	59.8	760^th of 1577 public elementary schools	51.8%		69.4	575^th of 1596 public elementary schools	64.0%	185	73.0	69.4	79.6	71.1	47.6	53.8	76.3	$8,567
Elmwood Elementary School	Public	K-2	4295 Shawnee Rd	Lima	45806	Allen County	Shawnee Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 998-8090	516	27	19.1	30.4%	416 (80.6%)	26 (5.0%)	24 (4.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.9%)								(n/a)								$11,065
St. Marys East Primary School	Public	K-2	650 Armstrong St	Saint Marys	45885	Auglaize County	St Marys City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 394-2616	429	22	19.1	41.3%	383 (89.3%)	5 (1.2%)	20 (4.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.5%)								(n/a)								$10,602
Cridersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Reichelderfer Road	Cridersville	45806	Allen County	Wapakoneta City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 645-3000	383	19	20.1	51.4%	350 (91.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.5%)	49.2	936^th of 1577 public elementary schools	40.6%		51.3	910^th of 1596 public elementary schools	43.0%	26		56.1	58.9		66.1	60.7		$8,366
Wapakoneta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	900 N Blackhoof St	Wapakoneta	45895	Auglaize County	Wapakoneta City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 739-2900	868	41	21.2	32.5%	813 (93.7%)	4 (0.5%)	25 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.8%)	68	588^th of 1577 public elementary schools	62.7%		68.4	598^th of 1596 public elementary schools	62.5%	10		70.8	83.6		64.6	72.1		$9,657
St Marys West Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1301 W High St	Saint Marys	45885	Auglaize County	St Marys City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 394-2016	430	21	20.8	43.3%	388 (90.2%)	7 (1.6%)	10 (2.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.9%)	74.3	450^th of 1577 public elementary schools	71.5%		72.8	494^th of 1596 public elementary schools	69.0%	44	77.9	76.0	80.9	75.7	73.0	71.6	78.6	$9,781
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	816 College Ave	Lima	45805	Allen County	Lima City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 996-3390	421	29	14.7		166 (39.4%)	136 (32.3%)	34 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (19.2%)	31.7	1116^th of 1577 public elementary schools	29.2%		37.6	1070^th of 1596 public elementary schools	33.0%	46		53.4	51.2		46.6	48.8		$11,672

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