Black River Education Center Elementary School

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Black River Education Center Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sullivan, Ohio, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 523 students. The school is part of the Black River Local District, which is ranked 273 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 369 out of 1,610 Ohio elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 822 out of 1,577 in 2023-2024, its performance varies significantly across different student groups. White students and Special Education students perform relatively well, but the school struggles with the performance of Male students and Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the bottom half of Ohio elementary schools for these groups. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.6% in 2019-2020 to 15.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and many nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Norwayne Elementary School, Black River Education Center Elementary School generally performs below average in academic proficiency, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. This decline in performance is in contrast to the steady or improving performance of nearby schools like Cloverleaf Elementary School and Norwayne Elementary School. Addressing the root causes of high absenteeism and improving instructional practices could be crucial for enhancing the educational outcomes of the students at Black River Education Center Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 257 County Road 40
       Sullivan, OH  44880-9731


(419) 736-2161

District: Black River Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
822nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Black River Education Center Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Black River Education Center Middle School
High:    Black River High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Black River Education Center Elementary School ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in Ohio. (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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black River Education Center Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black River Education Center Elementary School 822nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Black River Education Center Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Black River Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Black River Local 273rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Black River Education Center Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Black River Education Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.81 636th 1471 56.8%
2005 66.70 526th 1501 65.0%
2006 72.13 406th 1504 73.0%
2007 73.40 419th 1609 74.0%
2008 72.97 435th 1582 72.5%
2009 69.49 549th 1610 65.9%
2010 71.16 523rd 1662 68.5%
2011 58.25 947th 1686 43.8%
2012 57.13 991st 1709 42.0%
2013 50.74 1090th 1701 35.9%
2014 61.72 875th 1687 48.1%
2015 74.38 458th 1684 72.8%
2016 71.78 547th 1678 67.4%
2017 64.65 748th 1651 54.7%
2018 68.88 620th 1636 62.1%
2019 73.04 502nd 1676 70.0%
2021 78.69 369th 1610 77.1%
2022 69.58 576th 1588 63.7%
2023 62.71 712th 1596 55.4%
2024 56.29 822nd 1577 47.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Black River Education Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.04 500th 856 41.6%
2024 40.95 483rd 900 46.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black River Education Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.47 309th 1465 78.9%
2019 57.69 686th 1465 53.2%
2021 73.22 317th 1404 77.4%
2022 65.86 473rd 1419 66.7%
2023 55.48 687th 1447 52.5%
2024 54.66 729th 1484 50.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Black River Education Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.27 627th 1518 58.7%
2019 76.43 347th 1502 76.9%
2021 76.98 338th 1467 77.0%
2022 70.78 476th 1488 68.0%
2023 69.13 518th 1483 65.1%
2024 58.73 690th 1466 52.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Black River Education Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 496th 1021 51.4%
2019 65.41 245th 956 74.4%
2021 69.56 142nd 765 81.4%
2022 45.75 401st 824 51.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Black River Education Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.75 586th 759 22.8%
2022 60.17 59th 128 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Black River Education Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.16 573rd 1536 62.7%
2019 71.40 492nd 1535 67.9%
2021 76.42 367th 1499 75.5%
2022 65.64 614th 1518 59.6%
2023 53.69 814th 1498 45.7%
2024 51.22 850th 1485 42.8%
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Rank History for White students at Black River Education Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.89 703rd 1309 46.3%
2019 65.00 501st 1271 60.6%
2021 70.35 373rd 1249 70.1%
2022 54.28 654th 1242 47.3%
2023 46.28 759th 1215 37.5%
2024 36.70 875th 1190 26.5%
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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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Black River Education Center Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 278 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1989 305 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1990 303 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1991 276 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 286 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 274 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 274 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 295 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 295 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 671 8 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2001 612 8 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 611 10 4 4 1 n/a n/a 5 635
2003 611 10 4 4 1 n/a n/a 5 635
2004 608 9 4 3 0 n/a n/a 9 633
2005 784 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 7 803
2006 818 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 5 832
2007 785 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 7 798
2008 796 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 5 809
2009 779 3 1 3 1 n/a n/a 5 792
2010 727 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 4 736
2011 688 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 700
2012 595 1 0 5 0 0 6 0 607
2013 523 0 1 6 0 0 4 0 534
2014 494 3 1 3 0 0 4 0 505
2015 455 5 1 7 0 0 3 0 471
2016 507 12 1 11 0 0 4 0 535
2017 509 5 1 10 0 0 3 0 528
2018 510 7 1 9 0 0 7 0 534
2019 511 7 0 11 0 1 9 0 539
2020 496 4 0 15 0 0 11 0 526
2021 402 4 0 15 0 0 11 0 432
2022 474 2 0 16 0 0 11 0 503
2023 485 4 0 21 0 0 13 0 523

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 Black River Education Center Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 15.0 18.8 0
1989 310 16.0 19.3 n/a
1990 306 16.5 18.5 n/a
1991 280 17.5 16.0 n/a
1992 287 18.6 15.4 13.9
1993 275 17.0 16.2 12.4
1994 275 17.6 15.6 15.6
1995 298 16.0 18.6 14.8
1996 298 16.0 18.6 14.8
2000 685 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 626 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 635 n/a n/a n/a
2003 635 n/a n/a n/a
2004 633 2.0 316.5 n/a
2005 803 7.0 114.7 0
2006 832 40.0 20.8 0
2007 798 28.0 28.5 0
2008 809 32.0 25.3 n/a
2009 792 36.1 21.9 0
2010 736 40.0 18.4 0
2011 700 33.0 21.2 0
2012 607 34.0 17.8 0
2013 534 28.0 19.0 0
2014 505 30.0 16.8 0
2015 471 n/a n/a 0
2016 535 29.0 18.4 0
2017 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
2018 534 28.0 19.0 n/a
2019 539 27.0 19.9 n/a
2020 526 25.0 21.0 n/a
2021 432 24.0 18.0 n/a
2022 503 28.0 17.9 n/a
2023 523 29.0 18.0 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 Black River Education Center Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 15.0 18.8 0
1989 310 16.0 19.3 n/a
1990 306 16.5 18.5 n/a
1991 280 17.5 16.0 n/a
1992 287 18.6 15.4 13.9
1993 275 17.0 16.2 12.4
1994 275 17.6 15.6 15.6
1995 298 16.0 18.6 14.8
1996 298 16.0 18.6 14.8
2000 685 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 626 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 635 n/a n/a n/a
2003 635 n/a n/a n/a
2004 633 2.0 316.5 n/a
2005 803 7.0 114.7 0
2006 832 40.0 20.8 0
2007 798 28.0 28.5 0
2008 809 32.0 25.3 n/a
2009 792 36.1 21.9 0
2010 736 40.0 18.4 0
2011 700 33.0 21.2 0
2012 607 34.0 17.8 0
2013 534 28.0 19.0 0
2014 505 30.0 16.8 0
2015 471 n/a n/a 0
2016 535 29.0 18.4 0
2017 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
2018 534 28.0 19.0 n/a
2019 539 27.0 19.9 n/a
2020 526 25.0 21.0 n/a
2021 432 24.0 18.0 n/a
2022 503 28.0 17.9 n/a
2023 523 29.0 18.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Black River Education Center Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,564
2022 $11,847
2023 $12,891

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Black River Education Center 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 502nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 712th of 1596 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Black River Education Center Elementary School)78.271.2
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Black River Local)77.470.3
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black River Education Center Elementary School)79.758.1
 21.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black River Local)81.257.3
 23.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Black River Education Center Elementary School)88.967.6
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Black River Local)86.867.6
 19.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Education Center Elementary School)79.252.8
 26.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Local)77.652.8
 24.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Black River Education Center Elementary School)68.175.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Black River Local)66.375.3
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Black River Education Center Elementary School)77.870.8
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Black River Local)7970.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Education Center Elementary School)71.472.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Black River Local)70.372.7
 2.4%
   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 Students539523
 3%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1121
 90.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White511485
 5.1%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%


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Students who attend Black River Education Center Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Black River Education Center Middle School
High : Black River High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 523 students attended Black River Education Center Elementary School.

Black River Education Center Elementary School ranks 822nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Black River Education Center Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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