Kalida Elementary School

Summary:

Kalida Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalida, Ohio, serving 234 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Kalida Local District, which is ranked 12th out of 839 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kalida Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 11th and 49th out of over 1,500 schools in recent years. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional performance on the Ohio State Tests, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in both mathematics and English language arts across all grade levels. Additionally, Kalida Elementary School has maintained a very low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.6% to 5.2% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 15.5 students per teacher, and its spending per student is $9,908, which is higher than the state average and several of the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Franklin Elementary School, Kalida Elementary School stands out in terms of its academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and higher spending per student. While Kalida Elementary School is performing exceptionally well, there may be opportunities to further enhance the educational experience for students, such as exploring ways to increase diversity within the school community.

Detail:

Public K-4

208 North Fourth Street
Kalida, OH 45853-0358

(419) 532-3845

District: Kalida Local

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,956

Students who attend Kalida Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Kalida High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Asian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kalida Elementary School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.79. (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 (97.9%), Hispanic (1.2%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kalida Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Kalida Elementary School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kalida Elementary School is $13,956.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kalida Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Kalida Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Kalida Local 12^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kalida Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kalida Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	76.40	302^nd	1471	79.5%
2005	75.00	328^th	1501	78.1%
2006	66.64	548^th	1504	63.6%
2007	76.80	297^th	1609	81.5%
2008	80.58	205^th	1582	87.0%
2009	80.12	193^rd	1610	88.0%
2010	85.04	71^st	1662	95.7%
2011	76.90	323^rd	1686	80.8%
2012	76.92	335^th	1709	80.4%
2013	79.51	239^th	1701	85.9%
2014	85.64	53^rd	1687	96.9%
2015	87.22	80^th	1684	95.2%
2016	85.40	146^th	1678	91.3%
2017	88.70	47^th	1651	97.2%
2018	86.36	127^th	1636	92.2%
2019	84.52	187^th	1676	88.8%
2021	91.95	49^th	1610	97.0%
2022	93.52	11^th	1588	99.3%
2023	90.91	43^rd	1596	97.3%
2024	92.79	16^th	1577	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Kalida Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	80.24	232^nd	1518	84.7%
2021	93.09	16^th	1467	98.9%
2023	84.96	170^th	1483	88.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kalida Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	87.77	76^th	1536	95.1%
2019	75.58	395^th	1535	74.3%
2021	90.01	75^th	1499	95.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kalida Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	82.29	149^th	1309	88.6%
2019	82.44	154^th	1271	87.9%
2021	91.21	30^th	1249	97.6%

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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 Kalida Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	508	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	508
1989	450	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	450
1990	446	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	446
1991	439	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	440
1992	423	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	424
1993	420	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	427
1994	424	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	428
1995	412	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1996	412	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	412
1997	427	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	427
1998	420	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	420
1999	406	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	406
2000	415	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	415
2001	406	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	407
2002	398	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	398
2003	398	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	398
2004	394	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	394
2005	399	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	399
2006	378	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	381
2007	343	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
2008	351	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	353
2009	293	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	295
2010	257	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
2011	259	0	0	1	0	0	260
2012	270	0	0	1	0	0	271
2013	271	0	0	1	0	0	272
2014	272	0	0	2	1	0	275
2015	286	0	0	0	1	0	287
2016	305	0	0	0	0	0	305
2017	251	0	0	0	0	0	251
2018	254	1	0	2	0	0	257
2019	248	0	0	2	0	0	250
2020	254	0	0	2	0	0	256
2021	256	0	0	2	0	0	258
2022	244	0	0	1	0	0	245
2023	234	0	0	0	0	0	234
2024	237	0	1	3	0	1	242

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 Kalida Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	25.0	20.3	0
1989	450	22.0	20.4	n/a
1990	446	20.7	21.5	n/a
1991	440	22.0	20.0	n/a
1992	424	21.6	19.6	4
1993	427	21.6	19.8	4.2
1994	428	21.6	19.8	3.7
1995	412	22.7	18.1	3.9
1996	412	22.7	18.1	3.9
1997	427	24.0	17.8	4.2
1998	420	22.7	18.5	2.6
1999	406	23.2	17.5	4.2
2000	415	24.2	17.1	3.1
2001	407	24.2	16.8	3.4
2002	398	24.2	16.4	4.5
2003	398	24.2	16.4	4.5
2004	394	24.9	15.8	6.3
2005	399	24.3	16.4	9
2006	381	25.4	15.0	10.2
2007	343	25.2	13.6	11.4
2008	353	23.0	15.3	n/a
2009	295	19.0	15.5	9.2
2010	257	18.0	14.2	0
2011	260	17.0	15.2	11.2
2012	271	15.0	18.0	11.1
2013	272	16.0	17.0	13.6
2014	275	15.5	17.7	13.8
2015	287	n/a	n/a	15
2016	305	16.0	19.0	13.1
2017	251	15.0	16.7	10.4
2018	257	16.0	16.0	10.5
2019	250	16.5	15.1	7.6
2020	256	15.5	16.5	5.9
2021	258	17.7	14.5	n/a
2022	245	15.7	15.5	n/a
2023	234	15.5	15.0	4.7
2024	242	16.2	14.9	7.9

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 Kalida Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	508	25.0	20.3	0
1989	450	22.0	20.4	n/a
1990	446	20.7	21.5	n/a
1991	440	22.0	20.0	n/a
1992	424	21.6	19.6	4
1993	427	21.6	19.8	4.2
1994	428	21.6	19.8	3.7
1995	412	22.7	18.1	3.9
1996	412	22.7	18.1	3.9
1997	427	24.0	17.8	4.2
1998	420	22.7	18.5	2.6
1999	406	23.2	17.5	4.2
2000	415	24.2	17.1	3.1
2001	407	24.2	16.8	3.4
2002	398	24.2	16.4	4.5
2003	398	24.2	16.4	4.5
2004	394	24.9	15.8	6.3
2005	399	24.3	16.4	9
2006	381	25.4	15.0	10.2
2007	343	25.2	13.6	11.4
2008	353	23.0	15.3	n/a
2009	295	19.0	15.5	9.2
2010	257	18.0	14.2	0
2011	260	17.0	15.2	11.2
2012	271	15.0	18.0	11.1
2013	272	16.0	17.0	13.6
2014	275	15.5	17.7	13.8
2015	287	n/a	n/a	15
2016	305	16.0	19.0	13.1
2017	251	15.0	16.7	10.4
2018	257	16.0	16.0	10.5
2019	250	16.5	15.1	7.6
2020	256	15.5	16.5	5.9
2021	258	17.7	14.5	n/a
2022	245	15.7	15.5	n/a
2023	234	15.5	15.0	4.7
2024	242	16.2	14.9	7.9

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 Kalida Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,908
2022	$12,554
2023	$13,461
2024	$13,956

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kalida 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 187^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 1596 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kalida Elementary School)	90.4	95.2	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kalida Local)	90.4	95.2	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kalida Elementary School)	88.5	90.5	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kalida Local)	88.5	90.5	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kalida Elementary School)	87	97.8	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kalida Local)	87	97.8	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kalida Elementary School)	87	82.6	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kalida Local)	87	82.6	4.4%
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	250	234	6.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	234	5.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.6%	4.7%	2.9%

Schools Near Kalida 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
Kalida Elementary School	Public	K-4	208 North Fourth Street	Kalida	45853	Putnam County	Kalida Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 532-3845	242	16	14.9	7.9%	237 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	92.8	16^th of 1577 public elementary schools	99.0%		90.9	43^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	97.3%	27			92.7	96.7					98.2	93.4						$13,956
Glandorf Elementary School	Public	K-8	140 Church St	Ottawa	45875	Putnam County	Ottawa-Glandorf Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 538-6880	537	33	16.4	5.0%	522 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	91	36^th of 1577 public elementary schools	97.7%		90.9	44^th of 1596 public elementary schools	97.2%	8	82.0	72.6	94.2	96.5	88.5	84.5	85.0	77.3	90.4	98.2	91.8	87.9	91.7	80.6	100.0	$10,964
Fort Jennings Elementary School	Public	K-5	#1 Musketeer Drive	Fort Jennings	45844	Putnam County	Jennings Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 286-2762	164	14	11.7	31.7%	163 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	68.5	571^st of 1577 public elementary schools	63.8%		78.6	360^th of 1596 public elementary schools	77.4%	211	59.4		93.1	75.0	56.3				82.8	70.8	71.9					$13,458
Ottoville Elementary School	Public	K-6	650 W Third St	Ottoville	45876	Putnam County	Ottoville Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 453-3357	271	15	18.2		266 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	88.7	82^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	94.8%		90	54^th of 1596 public elementary schools	96.6%	28	88.9		77.4	92.7	86.7	83.9			93.5	90.2	93.3	77.4				$11,780
Columbus Grove Elementary School	Public	K-4	201 W Cross St	Columbus Grove	45830	Putnam County	Columbus Grove Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 659-2631	265	22	11.9		223 (84.2%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	75.1	428^th of 1577 public elementary schools	72.9%		86.2	170^th of 1596 public elementary schools	89.3%	258			73.9	86.3					67.4	84.3						$11,258
Ottawa Elementary School	Public	K-8	123 Putnam Pkwy	Ottawa	45875	Putnam County	Ottawa-Glandorf Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 523-4290	398	25	15.7	53.0%	278 (69.8%)	4 (1.0%)	107 (26.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	81.1	290^th of 1577 public elementary schools	81.6%		73.5	470^th of 1596 public elementary schools	70.6%	180	91.4	61.7	87.8	95.1	81.8	63.8	63.6	29.8	77.6	73.2	88.6	60.0	72.7	38.3		$10,772
Miller City Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 N Main St	Miller City	45864	Putnam County	Miller City-New Cleveland Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 876-3174	247	16	15.9		239 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.9	15^th of 1577 public elementary schools	99.0%		94.9	4^th of 1596 public elementary schools	99.7%	11	89.2		95.7	100.0	97.3				91.5	100.0	96.9					$11,754
Continental Local Elementary School	Public	K-6	5211 State Route 634	Continental	45831	Putnam County	Continental Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 596-3860	279	24	11.8	43.4%	257 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	88	105^th of 1577 public elementary schools	93.3%		85.9	183^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	88.5%	78	82.1		95.7	83.3	89.7	100.0			85.7	90.0	89.7	72.2				$11,567
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	310 E 4th St	Delphos	45833	Allen County	Delphos City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 692-8766	332	26	12.7	58.1%	282 (84.9%)	7 (2.1%)	18 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	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						$10,681
Pandora-Gilboa Elementary School	Public	K-4	410 Rocket Ridge	Pandora	45877	Putnam County	Pandora-Gilboa Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 384-3225	182	14	13.1		168 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	75.3	422^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	73.2%		83.9	234^th of 1596 public elementary schools	85.3%	188			73.5	84.6					76.5	74.4						$11,896

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalida Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Kalida Elementary School?

Students at Kalida Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Kalida Elementary School attend?

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

High : Kalida High School

What district is Kalida Elementary School in?

Kalida Local

How many students attend Kalida Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Kalida Elementary School.

Is Kalida Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Kalida Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

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