Excellent
#189 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 6% in state
Blue Ash Elementary
Elementary School · Sycamore Community City · Cincinnati, OH
A Sycamore Community City elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9541 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
- Math 86% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Ash Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Ash Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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
$81,990
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–7 | 1.2 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Linden Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Amity Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Evendale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 202 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sycamore Community City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Ash Elementary is listed in Sycamore Community City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Ash Elementary
Blue Ash Elementary is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Sycamore Community City, serving approximately 618 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Ash Elementary
What grades does Blue Ash Elementary serve?
Blue Ash Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Blue Ash Elementary?
Blue Ash Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ash Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ash Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Ash Elementary rank in OH?
Blue Ash Elementary ranks #189 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Blue Ash Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Ash Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Blue Ash Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ash Elementary has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blue Ash Elementary a charter school?
No, Blue Ash Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Ash Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blue Ash Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Ash Elementary?
15.0% of students at Blue Ash Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (513) 686-1710
- Area population (ZIP 45236)
- 24,648
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 45236; 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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