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Blairwood Elementary School

Elementary School · Jefferson Township Local · Dayton, OH

A Jefferson Township Local elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1241 Blairwood Ave, Dayton, OH 45417

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$27,412
Chronic Absenteeism53.9%

Students at Blairwood Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Blairwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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

$35,027

Median home value

$73,000

Median rent

$861/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

32.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–62.2 mi414Compare →
The International SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–122.2 mi361Compare →
Westwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–62.5 mi373Compare →
Louise Troy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–62.6 mi343Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jefferson Township Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$27,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blairwood Elementary School is listed in Jefferson Township Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blairwood Elementary School

Blairwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Jefferson Township Local, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,541 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blairwood Elementary School

What grades does Blairwood Elementary School serve?

Blairwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Blairwood Elementary School?

Blairwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blairwood Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blairwood Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blairwood Elementary School rank in OH?

Blairwood Elementary School ranks #2,541 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Blairwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blairwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Blairwood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blairwood Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blairwood Elementary School a charter school?

No, Blairwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blairwood Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Blairwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.9%
Area population (ZIP 45417)
28,161
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
38.9
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 45417; 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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