Minster Elementary School

Summary:

Minster Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Minster, Ohio, serving 459 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Minster Local School District, which is ranked 6th out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Minster Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 9th and 22nd out of over 1,600 schools in recent years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Minster Elementary has maintained very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.3% to 5.6% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.1 to 17.5 in recent years, lower than the ratios of many nearby schools such as Botkins Elementary School and Russia Elementary School.

While Minster Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, the nearby schools in the region also demonstrate strong academic results, with several other top-ranked elementary schools in the area, such as Anna Elementary School and Hardin Houston Elementary School. This suggests that the Minster Local School District and the surrounding communities place a strong emphasis on education and support their schools in achieving excellence.

Detail:

Public K-6

50 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865-1095

(419) 628-4174

District: Minster Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,750

Students who attend Minster Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Minster Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 486

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Minster Elementary School ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.1. (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 (96.7%), two or more races (1.4%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minster Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Minster Elementary School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minster Elementary School is $10,750.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Minster Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Minster Elementary School 22^nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Minster Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Minster Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Minster Local 6^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Minster Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Minster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2012	84.76	59^th	1709	96.5%
2013	86.14	38^th	1701	97.8%
2014	84.05	87^th	1687	94.8%
2015	86.61	96^th	1684	94.3%
2016	88.59	79^th	1678	95.3%
2017	89.47	28^th	1651	98.3%
2018	90.84	23^rd	1636	98.6%
2019	91.29	19^th	1676	98.9%
2021	94.54	9^th	1610	99.4%
2022	93.22	13^th	1588	99.2%
2023	92.33	22^nd	1596	98.6%
2024	92.10	22^nd	1577	98.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.48	255^th	1484	82.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Minster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	90.40	20^th	1518	98.7%
2021	91.09	42^nd	1467	97.1%
2022	90.33	37^th	1488	97.5%
2023	89.80	43^rd	1483	97.1%
2024	92.88	3^rd	1466	99.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Minster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.28	292^nd	759	61.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Minster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	90.20	32^nd	1536	97.9%
2019	89.11	52^nd	1535	96.6%
2021	94.17	2^nd	1499	99.9%
2022	92.38	10^th	1518	99.3%
2023	91.18	21^st	1498	98.6%
2024	91.10	20^th	1485	98.7%

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Rank History for White students at Minster Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	89.97	26^th	1309	98.0%
2019	85.52	89^th	1271	93.0%
2021	93.25	5^th	1249	99.6%
2022	91.72	7^th	1242	99.4%
2023	89.96	15^th	1215	98.8%
2024	90.25	14^th	1190	98.8%

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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 Minster Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	257	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	258
2005	199	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2006	185	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2007	255	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	256
2008	267	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	3	271
2009	282	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	3	287
2010	260	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	5	269
2011	247	1	0	6	0	7	0	261
2012	438	3	0	8	0	8	0	457
2013	434	2	3	8	0	7	0	454
2014	433	2	4	10	0	5	0	454
2015	427	6	3	12	0	3	0	451
2016	422	5	4	15	0	0	0	446
2017	407	3	6	9	0	0	0	425
2018	411	2	5	7	1	1	0	427
2019	413	2	3	7	1	1	0	427
2020	421	1	2	8	1	1	0	434
2021	426	1	3	6	1	1	0	438
2022	444	1	3	3	1	3	0	455
2023	445	3	4	2	1	4	0	459
2024	470	2	1	5	1	7	0	486

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 Minster Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	258	14.0	18.4	4.3
2005	199	17.0	11.7	8
2006	185	14.9	12.4	8.6
2007	256	15.7	16.3	9
2008	271	14.4	18.8	n/a
2009	287	14.0	20.5	13
2010	269	16.6	16.2	12.1
2011	261	14.2	18.3	9.6
2012	457	29.9	15.2	15.3
2013	454	23.6	19.1	13.2
2014	454	25.2	17.9	11.5
2015	451	n/a	n/a	12.6
2016	446	26.0	17.1	14.6
2017	425	26.0	16.3	12.7
2018	427	25.6	16.6	11.5
2019	427	25.6	16.6	9.6
2020	434	25.6	16.9	11.1
2021	438	27.1	16.1	n/a
2022	455	26.5	17.1	n/a
2023	459	26.1	17.5	8.7
2024	486	30.1	16.1	13

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 Minster Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	258	14.0	18.4	4.3
2005	199	17.0	11.7	8
2006	185	14.9	12.4	8.6
2007	256	15.7	16.3	9
2008	271	14.4	18.8	n/a
2009	287	14.0	20.5	13
2010	269	16.6	16.2	12.1
2011	261	14.2	18.3	9.6
2012	457	29.9	15.2	15.3
2013	454	23.6	19.1	13.2
2014	454	25.2	17.9	11.5
2015	451	n/a	n/a	12.6
2016	446	26.0	17.1	14.6
2017	425	26.0	16.3	12.7
2018	427	25.6	16.6	11.5
2019	427	25.6	16.6	9.6
2020	434	25.6	16.9	11.1
2021	438	27.1	16.1	n/a
2022	455	26.5	17.1	n/a
2023	459	26.1	17.5	8.7
2024	486	30.1	16.1	13

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 Minster Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,976
2022	$10,735
2023	$10,966
2024	$10,750

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Minster Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 22^nd of 1596 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Minster Elementary School)	96.8	94.4	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Minster Local)	96.8	94.4	2.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Minster Elementary School)	95.2	100	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Minster Local)	95.2	100	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Minster Elementary School)	98.1	100	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Minster Local)	98.1	100	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Minster Elementary School)	88.9	88.3	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Minster Local)	88.9	88.3	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Minster Elementary School)	96.6	90	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Minster Local)	96.6	90	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Minster Elementary School)	98.1	88.9	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Minster Local)	98.1	88.9	9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Minster Elementary School)	81.4	90	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Minster Local)	81.4	90	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Minster Elementary School)	100	96.7	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Minster Local)	100	96.7	3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Minster Elementary School)	92.2	81.7	10.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Minster Local)	92.2	81.7	10.5%
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	427	459	7.5%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	7	2	71.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	413	445	7.7%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.6%	8.7%	0.9%

Schools Near Minster 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)						Ohio State Tests Algebra I (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 Science 8th 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 Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th 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	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Minster Elementary School	Public	K-6	50 E 7th St	Minster	45865	Auglaize County	Minster Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 628-4174	486	30	16.1	13.0%	470 (96.7%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	92.1	22^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	98.6%		92.3	22^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	98.6%		95.2		89.1	97.3	96.4	93.2			89.1	94.5	95.2	79.3				$10,750
New Bremen Elementary School	Public	K-6	901 E Monroe St	New Bremen	45869	Auglaize County	New Bremen Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 629-8606	439	26	16.8		408 (92.9%)	8 (1.8%)	13 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	91.6	29^th of 1577 public elementary schools	98.2%		91.5	31^st of 1596 public elementary schools	98.1%	2	84.6		88.3	100.0	96.9	94.6	100.0		93.3	92.7	89.2	87.0				$11,879
Fort Loramie Elementary School	Public	K-6	35 Elm St	Fort Loramie	45845	Shelby County	Fort Loramie Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 295-2931	390	28	13.8	10.0%	377 (96.7%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	93.6	9^th of 1577 public elementary schools	99.4%		93.5	10^th of 1596 public elementary schools	99.4%	1	94.8		100.0	98.1	98.3	91.3			100.0	88.9	96.6	84.8				$15,178
Marion Local Elementary School	Public	K-8	7956 State Route 119	Maria Stein	45860	Mercer County	Marion Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 925-4595	677	41	16.7	2.5%	663 (97.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	94	5^th of 1577 public elementary schools	99.7%		93.2	14^th of 1596 public elementary schools	99.1%	9	98.4	94.7	94.0	100.0	96.9	97.1	90.0	98.3	94.0	92.4	95.3	93.1	91.1	78.9	100.0	$9,825
New Knoxville Elementary School	Public	K-8	345 N Main St	New Knoxville	45871	Auglaize County	New Knoxville Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 753-2431	302	14	21.5		278 (92.1%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	92.7	17^th of 1577 public elementary schools	98.9%		89.3	70^th of 1596 public elementary schools	95.6%	53	96.7	84.6	91.2	100.0	100.0	87.5	68.8	56.0	91.2	89.3	96.7	84.4	80.6	61.5	100.0	$14,236
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	417	21	19.7	50.8%	372 (89.2%)	8 (1.9%)	16 (3.8%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.4%)	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					$10,213
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	445	25	17.4	51.2%	398 (89.4%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.3%)								(n/a)																$10,416
Anna Elementary School	Public	K-5	607 N Pike St	Anna	45302	Shelby County	Anna Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 394-2011	521	30	17.3	24.6%	479 (91.9%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.4%)	88.7	87^th of 1577 public elementary schools	94.5%		86.7	152^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	90.5%	65	90.9		84.3	96.4	88.6				80.7	92.8	94.3					$11,056
Hardin Houston Elementary School	Public	K-6	5300 Houston Rd	Houston	45333	Shelby County	Hardin-Houston Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 295-3010	394	24	16.4		365 (92.6%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)	80.4	307^th of 1577 public elementary schools	80.5%		77.7	375^th of 1596 public elementary schools	76.5%	68	84.4		69.4	90.6	84.4	73.7			69.4	86.8	84.4	70.2				$13,137
Botkins Elementary School	Public	K-6	404 E State St	Botkins	45306	Shelby County	Botkins Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 693-4241	327	17	19.4	23.2%	311 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	85.7	157^th of 1577 public elementary schools	90.0%		88.2	99^th of 1596 public elementary schools	93.8%	58	87.0		92.6	97.6	78.3	70.5			90.7	88.1	78.3	72.7				$11,141

Frequently Asked Questions about Minster Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Minster Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Minster Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Minster Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Minster Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 486 students attended Minster Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Minster Elementary School?

Students at Minster Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Minster Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Minster Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22^nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

What district is Minster Elementary School in?

Minster Local

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