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#2255 of 3,441 schools in OH
Bolton Crossing Elementary
Elementary School · South-western City · Grove, OH
A South-western City elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2695 Holt Rd, Grove, OH 43123
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bolton Crossing Elementary score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bolton Crossing Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low62/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,883
Median home value
$262,400
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43123; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Richard Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Jc Sommer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| South-western Preschool CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 2.4 mi | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
South-western City
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #12 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bolton Crossing Elementary is listed in South-Western City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bolton Crossing Elementary
Bolton Crossing Elementary is a public elementary school in Grove, OH, part of South-western City, serving approximately 717 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,255 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bolton Crossing Elementary
What grades does Bolton Crossing Elementary serve?
Bolton Crossing Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bolton Crossing Elementary?
Bolton Crossing Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 717 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolton Crossing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolton Crossing Elementary is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bolton Crossing Elementary rank in OH?
Bolton Crossing Elementary ranks #2,255 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Bolton Crossing Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bolton Crossing Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Bolton Crossing Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bolton Crossing Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Bolton Crossing Elementary a charter school?
No, Bolton Crossing Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bolton Crossing Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bolton Crossing Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bolton Crossing Elementary?
69.0% of students at Bolton Crossing 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
- 717
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (614) 801-8275
- Area population (ZIP 43123)
- 66,366
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 43123; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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