Excellent
#651 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 19% in state
Applewood Elementary School
Elementary School · Brunswick City · Brunswick, OH
A Brunswick City elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3891 Applewood Dr, Brunswick, OH 44212
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Applewood Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Applewood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average449/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brunswick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,776
Median home value
$244,900
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Hickory Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| St Ambrose SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Walter Kidder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brunswick City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,139NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Applewood Elementary School is listed in Brunswick City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Applewood Elementary School
Applewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brunswick, OH, part of Brunswick City, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Applewood Elementary School
What grades does Applewood Elementary School serve?
Applewood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Applewood Elementary School?
Applewood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Applewood Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Applewood Elementary School rank in OH?
Applewood Elementary School ranks #651 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Applewood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Applewood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Applewood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Applewood Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Applewood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Applewood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Applewood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Applewood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Applewood Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Applewood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Medina County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (330) 273-0481
- Area population (ZIP 44212)
- 45,817
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 41
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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