Elmwood Local School District
School District · Bloomdale, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,918
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,918
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Elmwood Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elmwood Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Elmwood Elementary School
Bloomdale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elmwood Middle School
Bloomdale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elmwood High School
Bloomdale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#83 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,918
+$261 vs Ohio median
District size
1,159 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Elmwood Local ranks #83 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Elmwood Local's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elmwood Elementary School (9.2/10), Elmwood Middle School (8.6/10), and Elmwood High School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Elmwood Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Elmwood Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Elmwood High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elmwood Local
Elmwood Local is a Bloomdale, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $14,918 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Elmwood Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elmwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Elmwood Local students show an average math proficiency of 73.4% and ELA proficiency of 74.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Elmwood Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elmwood Local with test data.
Schools in Elmwood Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Bloomdale
- Total Enrollment
- 1,159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elmwood Local?
Elmwood Local has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elmwood Local?
The average composite rating for Elmwood Local is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elmwood Local?
Elmwood Local spends $14,918 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elmwood Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elmwood Local is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elmwood Local?
Elmwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elmwood Local with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Elmwood Local?
Across schools in Elmwood Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elmwood Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Elmwood Local has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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