Elmwood Elementary School

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Elmwood Elementary School ranks 550 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elmwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bloomdale, Ohio, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 498. The school is part of the Elmwood Local School District, which is ranked 355 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elmwood Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both Math and English Language Arts proficiency across grades 3 and 4. For example, in 2023-2024, 81.2% of 3rd graders and 73.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 62.1% and 67.2%, respectively. The school also ranks particularly well for its female students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, often placing in the top 30-40% of Ohio elementary schools in these subgroups. While Elmwood Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, reaching 20.5% in 2021-2022, the school has managed to reduce this rate to 13.3% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average but a significant improvement.

Overall, Elmwood Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing elementary school, with a focus on supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population. The school's consistent academic performance, subgroup strengths, and recent improvements in chronic absenteeism are all positive indicators of the school's effectiveness. While the school's student population is predominantly white, which is in contrast to the more diverse student populations in the surrounding Lakota Local, Eastwood Local, and Bowling Green City School District, this could be an area for the school to explore in the future.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

7650 Jerry City Rd
Bloomdale, OH 44817-9763

(419) 655-2583

District: Elmwood Local

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,353

Students who attend Elmwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Elmwood Middle School
High:	Elmwood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 484

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elmwood Elementary School ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.58. (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 (87.8%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Elmwood Elementary School employs 28.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmwood Elementary School is $11,353.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elmwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Elementary School 550^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Elmwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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Elmwood Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Local 355^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elmwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2005	28.28	1215^th	1501	19.1%
2006	55.30	835^th	1504	44.5%
2007	53.63	952^nd	1609	40.8%
2008	46.02	1088^th	1582	31.2%
2009	45.98	1112^th	1610	30.9%
2010	49.94	1072^nd	1662	35.5%
2011	48.49	1131^st	1686	32.9%
2012	53.35	1061^st	1709	37.9%
2013	51.45	1078^th	1701	36.6%
2014	63.94	813^th	1687	51.8%
2015	68.30	612^th	1684	63.7%
2016	64.79	741^st	1678	55.8%
2017	77.73	360^th	1651	78.2%
2018	79.16	321^st	1636	80.4%
2019	79.55	316^th	1676	81.1%
2021	78.99	364^th	1610	77.4%
2022	76.64	393^rd	1588	75.3%
2023	75.19	430^th	1596	73.1%
2024	69.58	550^th	1577	65.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.26	270^th	856	68.5%
2024	63.51	229^th	900	74.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	85.04	98^th	1465	93.3%
2019	88.27	59^th	1465	96.0%
2021	84.18	136^th	1404	90.3%
2022	73.47	312^th	1419	78.0%
2023	76.62	264^th	1447	81.8%
2024	71.82	370^th	1484	75.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	77.15	321^st	1518	78.9%
2019	75.61	368^th	1502	75.5%
2021	71.05	444^th	1467	69.7%
2022	73.79	411^th	1488	72.4%
2023	77.18	344^th	1483	76.8%
2024	78.18	311^th	1466	78.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.78	166^th	1021	83.7%
2022	51.54	332^nd	824	59.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	75.86	360^th	1536	76.6%
2019	85.84	131^st	1535	91.5%
2021	81.93	268^th	1499	82.1%
2022	78.50	327^th	1518	78.5%
2023	72.54	459^th	1498	69.4%
2024	58.30	738^th	1485	50.3%

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Rank History for White students at Elmwood Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	69.31	400^th	1309	69.4%
2019	75.32	284^th	1271	77.7%
2021	71.21	358^th	1249	71.3%
2022	66.98	429^th	1242	65.5%
2023	64.71	478^th	1215	60.7%
2024	58.91	560^th	1190	52.9%

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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 Elmwood Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	479	1	1	22	n/a	n/a	10	513
2006	485	0	1	22	n/a	n/a	9	517
2007	518	2	2	15	n/a	n/a	9	546
2008	529	2	1	26	n/a	n/a	15	573
2009	514	1	0	23	n/a	n/a	15	553
2010	519	0	1	19	n/a	n/a	17	556
2011	508	1	1	19	0	11	0	540
2012	508	1	1	25	0	11	0	546
2013	498	3	1	22	0	6	0	530
2014	484	2	1	31	0	7	0	525
2015	492	1	1	31	0	5	0	530
2016	470	1	1	47	0	11	0	530
2017	468	1	1	37	0	14	0	521
2018	490	1	1	32	0	13	0	537
2019	484	1	0	34	0	16	0	535
2020	463	2	0	41	0	18	0	524
2021	396	1	0	30	0	18	0	445
2022	439	1	0	35	0	17	0	492
2023	440	2	0	42	0	14	0	498
2024	425	1	0	42	0	16	0	484

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 Elmwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	513	27.9	18.4	0
2006	517	28.0	18.5	0
2007	546	29.0	18.8	0
2008	573	28.0	20.5	n/a
2009	553	27.1	20.4	0
2010	556	27.5	20.2	0
2011	540	27.9	19.3	0
2012	546	28.7	19.0	0
2013	530	29.7	17.8	0
2014	525	28.7	18.2	0
2015	530	n/a	n/a	0
2016	530	27.0	19.6	0
2017	521	29.1	17.8	n/a
2018	537	28.1	19.0	n/a
2019	535	30.1	17.7	n/a
2020	524	30.1	17.3	n/a
2021	445	29.7	14.9	n/a
2022	492	29.5	16.6	n/a
2023	498	29.1	17.0	n/a
2024	484	28.1	17.2	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 Elmwood Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	513	27.9	18.4	0
2006	517	28.0	18.5	0
2007	546	29.0	18.8	0
2008	573	28.0	20.5	n/a
2009	553	27.1	20.4	0
2010	556	27.5	20.2	0
2011	540	27.9	19.3	0
2012	546	28.7	19.0	0
2013	530	29.7	17.8	0
2014	525	28.7	18.2	0
2015	530	n/a	n/a	0
2016	530	27.0	19.6	0
2017	521	29.1	17.8	n/a
2018	537	28.1	19.0	n/a
2019	535	30.1	17.7	n/a
2020	524	30.1	17.3	n/a
2021	445	29.7	14.9	n/a
2022	492	29.5	16.6	n/a
2023	498	29.1	17.0	n/a
2024	484	28.1	17.2	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmwood Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,040
2022	$10,694
2023	$10,496
2024	$11,353

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 316^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 430^th of 1596 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)	84.8	80.8	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Local)	84.8	80.8	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)	90.2	73.4	16.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Local)	90.2	73.4	16.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Elementary School)	88	79.5	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Local)	88	79.5	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Elementary School)	73	68.5	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Local)	73	68.5	4.5%
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	535	498	6.9%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	34	42	23.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	484	440	9.1%
Two or More Races	16	14	12.5%

Schools Near Elmwood 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
Elmwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7650 Jerry City Rd	Bloomdale	44817	Wood County	Elmwood Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 655-2583	484	28	17.2		425 (87.8%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	69.6	550^th of 1577 public elementary schools	65.1%		75.2	430^th of 1596 public elementary schools	73.1%	120		81.2	73.4			73.9	65.8			$11,353
E A Powell Elementary School	Public	K-6	500 N Main St	North Baltimore	45872	Wood County	North Baltimore Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 257-2124	375	27	13.6	55.5%	298 (79.5%)	4 (1.1%)	56 (14.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	47.6	951^st of 1577 public elementary schools	39.7%		49.6	932^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	41.6%	19	70.0	42.9	65.4	60.0	42.0	58.9	50.0	74.0	42.0	$13,747
Fostoria Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1202 H L Ford Dr	Fostoria	44830	Seneca County	Fostoria City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 436-4125	1,066	68	15.6		550 (51.6%)	70 (6.6%)	271 (25.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	170 (15.9%)	33.6	1099^th of 1577 public elementary schools	30.3%		31.4	1136^th of 1596 public elementary schools	28.8%	37	74.6	37.9	40.2	52.9	29.5	40.0	46.3	61.5	38.1	$9,963
Crim Elementary School	Public	K-5	1020 Scott Hamilton Ave	Bowling Green	43402	Wood County	Bowling Green City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 354-0400	342	26	13.1		215 (62.9%)	25 (7.3%)	66 (19.3%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.2%)	58	794^th of 1577 public elementary schools	49.7%		39.9	1051^st of 1596 public elementary schools	34.1%	257	71.2	72.2	66.7	37.3		74.5	63.0	69.2		$11,721
Kenwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	710 Kenwood Ave	Bowling Green	43402	Wood County	Bowling Green City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 354-0500	292	24	12.1	46.9%	224 (76.7%)	8 (2.7%)	32 (11.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.9%)	72.5	491^st of 1577 public elementary schools	68.9%		51	915^th of 1596 public elementary schools	42.7%	424	84.3	77.3	71.1	57.1		81.8	66.7	86.0		$13,077
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 S Main St	Van Buren	45889	Hancock County	Van Buren Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 299-3416	487	31	15.7	13.8%	448 (92.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	84.1	216^th of 1577 public elementary schools	86.3%		84.1	231^st of 1596 public elementary schools	85.5%	15	84.8	86.0	93.9	82.3		81.4	82.9	81.0		$11,873
Bowling Green Preschool	Public	PK	542 Haskins Rd	Bowling Green	43402	Wood County	Bowling Green City School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 352-3576	104	5	20.8		76 (73.1%)	2 (1.9%)	12 (11.5%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	11 (10.6%)								(n/a)
Conneaut Elementary School	Public	K-5	542 Haskins Rd	Bowling Green	43402	Wood County	Bowling Green City School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 354-0300	416	26	16.0	32.9%	315 (75.7%)	9 (2.2%)	56 (13.5%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.0%)	77.8	367^th of 1577 public elementary schools	76.7%		68.5	592^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	62.9%	225	82.1	82.0	64.9	82.1		77.0	79.3	86.6		$12,539
Arcadia Elementary School	Public	K-6	19033 State Route 12	Arcadia	44804	Hancock County	Arcadia Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 894-6431	311	18	17.3		266 (85.5%)	3 (1.0%)	30 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	79	343^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	78.2%		83.9	238^th of 1596 public elementary schools	85.1%	105	80.9	61.0	95.6	78.3	88.1	70.7	75.6	80.9	85.4	$11,881
Lakota Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5200 County Road 13	Kansas	44841	Seneca County	Lakota Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 986-6640	404	23	17.5	45.8%	343 (84.9%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	74.6	445^th of 1577 public elementary schools	71.8%		75.2	431^st of 1596 public elementary schools	73.0%	14		75.0	88.1			82.9	64.2			$11,954

Frequently Asked Questions about Elmwood Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Elmwood Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Elmwood Middle School
High : Elmwood High School

Is Elmwood Elementary School a good school?

Elmwood Elementary School ranks 550^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended Elmwood Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Elmwood Elementary School?

Students at Elmwood Elementary School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Elmwood Elementary School in?

Elmwood Local

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