Is A J Jordak Elementary School a good school?

A J Jordak Elementary School ranks 770 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend A J Jordak Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended A J Jordak Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of A J Jordak Elementary School?

Students at A J Jordak Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of A J Jordak Elementary School attend?

Students who attend A J Jordak Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Cardinal Middle School High : Cardinal High School

A J Jordak Elementary School

Summary:

A J Jordak Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Middlefield, Ohio, serving 282 students in grades K-4 and is part of the Cardinal Local School District.

A J Jordak Elementary has shown mixed academic performance in recent years. While the school has had some strong performance in mathematics, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates exceeding the state average, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have been more variable and sometimes below the state average. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.9% in 2019-2020 to 19.7% in 2021-2022, which could be impacting the school's overall performance. However, A J Jordak Elementary has performed well in serving its special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking highly in the state for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, A J Jordak Elementary stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students than the more diverse Timmons Elementary and James A Garfield Elementary schools. Additionally, A J Jordak's academic performance, particularly in mathematics, is generally stronger than the nearby Grand Valley Elementary and Mesopotamia Elementary schools. However, the school faces challenges in supporting its gifted and talented student population, ranking in the bottom 20% of Ohio elementary schools in this category.

Detail:

Public K-4

16000 E High St # 188
Middlefield, OH 44062-9401

(440) 632-0261

District: Cardinal Local

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,526

Students who attend A J Jordak Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cardinal Middle School
High:	Cardinal High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A J Jordak Elementary School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.24. (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 (89.5%), two or more races (6.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A J Jordak Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare A J Jordak Elementary School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A J Jordak Elementary School is $13,526.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A J Jordak Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks A J Jordak Elementary School 770^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See A J Jordak 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:

Cardinal Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Cardinal Local 449^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	67.52	509^th	1471	65.4%
2005	68.03	498^th	1501	66.8%
2006	70.93	444^th	1504	70.5%
2007	56.12	900^th	1609	44.1%
2008	56.53	880^th	1582	44.4%
2009	60.21	837^th	1610	48.0%
2010	62.26	812^th	1662	51.1%
2011	66.72	723^rd	1686	57.1%
2012	67.54	685^th	1709	59.9%
2013	60.39	913^th	1701	46.3%
2014	65.85	769^th	1687	54.4%
2015	48.25	1053^rd	1684	37.5%
2016	59.04	867^th	1678	48.3%
2017	52.06	998^th	1651	39.6%
2018	59.25	837^th	1636	48.8%
2019	69.67	598^th	1676	64.3%
2021	62.12	728^th	1610	54.8%
2022	76.43	399^th	1588	74.9%
2023	60.89	751^st	1596	52.9%
2024	59.24	770^th	1577	51.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.87	106^th	856	87.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	67.59	464^th	1465	68.3%
2019	73.12	332^nd	1465	77.3%
2021	65.90	458^th	1404	67.4%
2022	84.98	112^th	1419	92.1%
2023	65.46	488^th	1447	66.3%
2024	72.82	352^nd	1484	76.3%

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Rank History for Female students at A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	58.94	769^th	1518	49.3%
2019	74.03	423^rd	1502	71.8%
2021	59.80	653^rd	1467	55.5%
2022	78.98	299^th	1488	79.9%
2023	51.72	829^th	1483	44.1%
2024	65.65	572^nd	1466	61.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	43.94	547^th	1021	46.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.09	180^th	219	17.8%

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Rank History for Male students at A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	55.10	826^th	1536	46.2%
2019	62.11	717^th	1535	53.3%
2021	56.81	718^th	1499	52.1%
2022	66.85	584^th	1518	61.5%
2023	66.80	573^rd	1498	61.7%
2024	50.88	853^rd	1485	42.6%

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Rank History for White students at A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	49.06	772^nd	1309	41.0%
2019	61.45	579^th	1271	54.4%
2021	44.76	771^st	1249	38.3%
2022	65.35	453^rd	1242	63.5%
2023	41.72	825^th	1215	32.1%
2024	44.59	765^th	1190	35.7%

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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 A J Jordak Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	153	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2001	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2002	125	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	128
2003	125	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	128
2004	138	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	141
2005	161	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	3	166
2006	147	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	4	153
2007	230	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	6	239
2008	204	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	210
2009	197	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	203
2010	187	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	192
2011	174	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	178
2012	166	0	0	0	1	1	5	0	173
2013	159	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	164
2014	163	1	1	3	0	0	6	0	174
2015	151	2	0	2	0	0	5	0	160
2016	148	2	2	1	0	0	2	0	155
2017	148	2	2	1	0	0	3	0	156
2018	311	2	1	1	0	0	11	0	326
2019	287	3	1	0	0	0	9	0	300
2020	310	5	2	2	0	0	10	0	329
2021	301	6	1	5	0	0	14	0	327
2022	297	4	0	2	0	0	16	0	319
2023	259	2	1	5	0	0	15	0	282
2024	238	2	1	7	0	1	17	0	266

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 A J Jordak Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	153	0.0	0.0	22.9
2001	136	8.0	17.0	16.9
2002	128	7.0	18.3	13.4
2003	128	7.0	18.3	13.4
2004	141	7.0	20.1	20.7
2005	166	7.0	23.7	25.8
2006	153	7.2	21.3	23.5
2007	239	10.0	23.9	0
2008	210	10.0	21.0	n/a
2009	203	9.0	22.6	0
2010	192	11.0	17.4	0
2011	178	11.0	16.1	0
2012	173	10.5	16.4	0
2013	164	8.7	18.7	0
2014	174	10.7	16.1	0
2015	160	n/a	n/a	0
2016	155	9.0	17.2	0
2017	156	7.7	20.1	n/a
2018	326	18.0	18.1	46.6
2019	300	19.0	15.7	44.3
2020	329	19.0	17.3	45.3
2021	327	20.0	16.3	n/a
2022	319	19.0	16.7	n/a
2023	282	19.0	14.8	37.9
2024	266	22.7	11.6	45.9

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 A J Jordak Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	153	0.0	0.0	22.9
2001	136	8.0	17.0	16.9
2002	128	7.0	18.3	13.4
2003	128	7.0	18.3	13.4
2004	141	7.0	20.1	20.7
2005	166	7.0	23.7	25.8
2006	153	7.2	21.3	23.5
2007	239	10.0	23.9	0
2008	210	10.0	21.0	n/a
2009	203	9.0	22.6	0
2010	192	11.0	17.4	0
2011	178	11.0	16.1	0
2012	173	10.5	16.4	0
2013	164	8.7	18.7	0
2014	174	10.7	16.1	0
2015	160	n/a	n/a	0
2016	155	9.0	17.2	0
2017	156	7.7	20.1	n/a
2018	326	18.0	18.1	46.6
2019	300	19.0	15.7	44.3
2020	329	19.0	17.3	45.3
2021	327	20.0	16.3	n/a
2022	319	19.0	16.7	n/a
2023	282	19.0	14.8	37.9
2024	266	22.7	11.6	45.9

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 A J Jordak Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,478
2022	$11,202
2023	$14,953
2024	$13,526

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A J Jordak Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 598^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 751^st of 1596 Elementary schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (A J Jordak Elementary School)	83	67.6	15.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Local)	83	68.1	14.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A J Jordak Elementary School)	69.8	56.3	13.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Local)	69.8	56.9	12.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (A J Jordak Elementary School)	86.8	79.6	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cardinal Local)	86.8	79.6	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A J Jordak Elementary School)	69.8	61.1	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cardinal Local)	69.8	61.1	8.7%
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	300	282	6%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	287	259	9.8%
Two or More Races	9	15	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	37.9%	6.4%

Schools Near A J Jordak 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 (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 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
A J Jordak Elementary School	Public	K-4	16000 E High St # 188	Middlefield	44062	Geauga County	Cardinal Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 632-0261	266	23	11.6	45.9%	238 (89.5%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.4%)	59.2	770^th of 1577 public elementary schools	51.2%		60.9	751^st of 1596 public elementary schools	52.9%	19		82.6	56.5			69.6	60.0			$13,526
Berkshire Elementary	Public	K-4	14155 Claridon Troy Rd	Burton	44021	Geauga County	Berkshire Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 298-3314	526	26	20.3	32.3%	494 (93.9%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	59.1	775^th of 1577 public elementary schools	50.9%		59.4	781^st of 1596 public elementary schools	51.1%	6		64.4	69.4			65.3	67.0			$13,368
Berkshire Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	14111 Claridon Troy Road	Burton	44021	Geauga County	Berkshire Local	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(440) 834-3380	3	0			3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mesopotamia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4466 Kinsman Road	Mesopotamia	44439	Trumbull County	Bloomfield-Mespo Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 693-4125	116	11	11.0	81.0%	107 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.0%)	35.1	1086^th of 1577 public elementary schools	31.1%		39.1	1059^th of 1596 public elementary schools	33.6%	27	81.8	21.1	25.0	63.6		52.6	30.0	63.6		$24,632
Munson Elementary School	Public	1-3	12687 Bass Lake Rd	Chardon	44024	Geauga County	Chardon Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 286-5901	264	14	18.8	29.5%	235 (89.0%)	4 (1.5%)	14 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)								(n/a)		85.4				88.5				$14,190
Park Elementary School	Public	1-3	111 Goodrich Ct	Chardon	44024	Geauga County	Chardon Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 285-4067	238	11	21.6	36.6%	216 (90.8%)	7 (2.9%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.4%)								(n/a)		80.7				87.5				$15,232
Chardon Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	308 Maple Ave	Chardon	44024	Geauga County	Chardon Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 285-4065	221	8	27.6		205 (92.8%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$14,524
Grand Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	111 Grand Valley Ave West	Orwell	44076	Ashtabula County	Grand Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 805-4545	318	19	16.7	74.2%	309 (97.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	44.9	978^th of 1577 public elementary schools	38.0%		71.2	531^st of 1596 public elementary schools	66.7%	447		63.4	53.4			64.8	50.0			$13,158
Bristol Elementary School	Public	K-6	1845 State Route 88	Bristolville	44402	Trumbull County	Bristol Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 889-2700	245	17	14.4	59.2%	236 (96.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	81.9	268^th of 1577 public elementary schools	83.0%		77.2	389^th of 1596 public elementary schools	75.6%	121	82.1	84.2	92.9	85.7	66.7	82.1	85.7	82.1	60.0	$10,716
Timmons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	9595 E Washington St	Chagrin Falls	44023	Geauga County	Kenston Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 543-9380	778	40	19.4	10.2%	693 (89.1%)	25 (3.2%)	21 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.6%)								(n/a)		87.6				89.4				$12,896

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