Overlook Elementary School

Summary:

Overlook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wadsworth, Ohio, serving 378 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Wadsworth City School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, with 92% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 77.5% for Wadsworth City and 64.1% for Ohio.

Overlook Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. Despite having a higher percentage of non-White students compared to other Wadsworth elementary schools, the school still achieves excellent results, suggesting effective teaching and support for all students. Overlook also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.2% to 19.4% over the past 5 years, lower than the other Wadsworth elementary schools.

Interestingly, Overlook Elementary spends less per student than the other Wadsworth elementary schools, yet still outperforms nearby schools like Lincoln Elementary and Franklin Elementary in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency. This suggests Overlook's success is due to efficient resource allocation and effective instructional practices, making it a model for other elementary schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 650 Broad St
       Wadsworth, OH  44281-2318


(330) 335-1420

District: Wadsworth City

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Overlook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Intermediate School
    Wadsworth Middle School
High:    Wadsworth High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Compare Details Overlook Elementary School ranks better than 83.6% 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:

Overlook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Overlook Elementary School 259th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Overlook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wadsworth City:

SchoolDigger ranks Wadsworth City 178th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Overlook Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Overlook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.06 68th 1471 95.4%
2005 87.27 63rd 1501 95.8%
2006 76.38 306th 1504 79.7%
2007 71.58 477th 1609 70.4%
2008 75.07 361st 1582 77.2%
2009 74.00 394th 1610 75.5%
2010 81.95 158th 1662 90.5%
2011 86.45 27th 1686 98.4%
2012 77.90 296th 1709 82.7%
2013 78.65 274th 1701 83.9%
2014 77.99 302nd 1687 82.1%
2015 74.21 464th 1684 72.4%
2016 77.85 368th 1678 78.1%
2017 78.00 350th 1651 78.8%
2018 85.81 142nd 1636 91.3%
2019 78.26 356th 1676 78.8%
2021 87.76 158th 1610 90.2%
2022 84.82 211th 1588 86.7%
2023 85.83 186th 1596 88.3%
2024 82.13 259th 1577 83.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Overlook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.64 231st 1465 84.2%
2019 64.02 542nd 1465 63.0%
2022 84.80 114th 1419 92.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Overlook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.50 224th 1518 85.2%
2019 76.73 336th 1502 77.6%
2021 86.13 159th 1467 89.2%
2022 86.01 136th 1488 90.9%
2023 85.27 157th 1483 89.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Overlook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.68 190th 824 76.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Overlook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.28 436th 759 42.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Overlook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.85 198th 1536 87.1%
2019 81.52 235th 1535 84.7%
2021 88.32 112th 1499 92.5%
2022 77.35 355th 1518 76.6%
2023 86.86 113th 1498 92.5%
2024 77.30 354th 1485 76.2%
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Rank History for White students at Overlook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.73 216th 1309 83.5%
2019 74.80 305th 1271 76.0%
2021 84.96 144th 1249 88.5%
2022 79.43 228th 1242 81.6%
2023 81.57 175th 1215 85.6%
2024 76.84 264th 1190 77.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Overlook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 243 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1989 218 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1990 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1991 190 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1992 200 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a -12 192
1993 193 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1994 185 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 236 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1996 236 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1997 250 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1998 255 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1999 232 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2000 244 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2001 245 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 238 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 244
2003 238 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 244
2004 243 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 249
2005 245 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 251
2006 247 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 1 251
2007 240 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 249 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 253
2009 238 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 4 245
2010 231 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 3 240
2011 230 0 5 5 0 0 3 0 243
2012 244 0 4 4 0 0 4 0 256
2013 393 1 4 10 0 0 10 0 418
2014 405 1 4 10 0 0 12 0 432
2015 425 1 2 11 0 0 8 0 447
2016 424 1 1 19 1 0 10 0 456
2017 410 2 2 17 1 0 9 0 441
2018 410 3 1 18 1 0 13 0 446
2019 411 2 2 15 4 0 8 0 442
2020 430 2 3 11 3 0 12 0 461
2021 378 2 1 12 3 0 10 0 406
2022 373 1 2 11 2 0 25 0 414
2023 331 5 1 16 0 0 25 0 378

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 Overlook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 9.0 27.0 0
1989 218 9.0 24.2 n/a
1990 185 8.0 23.1 n/a
1991 194 8.0 24.2 n/a
1992 192 8.0 24.0 12.5
1993 197 10.0 19.7 15.2
1994 190 9.0 21.1 12.6
1995 243 9.8 24.8 7
1996 243 9.8 24.8 7
1997 256 12.0 21.3 11.3
1998 257 11.3 22.7 8.6
1999 234 11.7 20.0 15
2000 248 12.5 19.8 8.5
2001 247 13.4 18.4 6.1
2002 244 11.3 21.6 4.1
2003 244 11.3 21.6 4.1
2004 249 9.6 25.9 4.8
2005 251 14.1 17.8 6.8
2006 251 10.6 23.7 8
2007 243 11.3 21.5 10.3
2008 253 10.7 23.6 n/a
2009 245 10.2 24.0 11.6
2010 240 11.1 21.4 16
2011 243 14.4 16.8 20.6
2012 256 11.8 21.5 24.2
2013 418 18.1 23.0 20.1
2014 432 18.8 22.9 19.2
2015 447 n/a n/a 21.3
2016 456 21.0 21.7 20.6
2017 441 19.7 22.3 20.2
2018 446 21.2 20.9 17.5
2019 442 21.7 20.3 17.4
2020 461 20.8 22.1 18
2021 406 23.6 17.1 n/a
2022 414 21.4 19.3 n/a
2023 378 20.4 18.5 19.8

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 Overlook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 9.0 27.0 0
1989 218 9.0 24.2 n/a
1990 185 8.0 23.1 n/a
1991 194 8.0 24.2 n/a
1992 192 8.0 24.0 12.5
1993 197 10.0 19.7 15.2
1994 190 9.0 21.1 12.6
1995 243 9.8 24.8 7
1996 243 9.8 24.8 7
1997 256 12.0 21.3 11.3
1998 257 11.3 22.7 8.6
1999 234 11.7 20.0 15
2000 248 12.5 19.8 8.5
2001 247 13.4 18.4 6.1
2002 244 11.3 21.6 4.1
2003 244 11.3 21.6 4.1
2004 249 9.6 25.9 4.8
2005 251 14.1 17.8 6.8
2006 251 10.6 23.7 8
2007 243 11.3 21.5 10.3
2008 253 10.7 23.6 n/a
2009 245 10.2 24.0 11.6
2010 240 11.1 21.4 16
2011 243 14.4 16.8 20.6
2012 256 11.8 21.5 24.2
2013 418 18.1 23.0 20.1
2014 432 18.8 22.9 19.2
2015 447 n/a n/a 21.3
2016 456 21.0 21.7 20.6
2017 441 19.7 22.3 20.2
2018 446 21.2 20.9 17.5
2019 442 21.7 20.3 17.4
2020 461 20.8 22.1 18
2021 406 23.6 17.1 n/a
2022 414 21.4 19.3 n/a
2023 378 20.4 18.5 19.8

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 Overlook Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,253
2022 $9,551
2023 $10,947

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Overlook Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 356th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 186th of 1596 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Overlook Elementary School)88.590.3
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wadsworth City)89.972.7
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Overlook Elementary School)78.288.7
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wadsworth City)88.777.7
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Overlook Elementary School)90.385.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wadsworth City)88.683.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Overlook Elementary School)75.376.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wadsworth City)77.370.1
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students442378
 14.5%
African American25
 150%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1516
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White411331
 19.5%
Two or More Races825
 212.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.4%19.8%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Overlook Elementary School

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

Middle : Central Intermediate School
Middle : Wadsworth Middle School
High : Wadsworth High School

Overlook Elementary School ranks 259th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Overlook Elementary School.

Students at Overlook Elementary School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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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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