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#1289 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 37% in state

Brown Elementary School

Elementary School · Hilliard City · Hilliard, OH

A Hilliard City elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2494 Walker Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

  • Math 60% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$15,050
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Brown Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

25.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Brown 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. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,062/100K

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

$110,369

Median home value

$324,300

Median rent

$1,430/mo

College educated

55.3%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43026; 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
Alton Darby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–21.2 mi522Compare →
Darby Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.63–51.3 mi504Compare →
Hilliard Horizon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–52.2 mi561Compare →
Hilliard Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–62.7 mi541Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hilliard City

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#11 of 23
District spending per student
$15,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brown Elementary School is listed in Hilliard City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brown Elementary School

Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hilliard, OH, part of Hilliard City, serving approximately 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,289 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brown Elementary School

What grades does Brown Elementary School serve?

Brown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Brown Elementary School?

Brown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brown Elementary School rank in OH?

Brown Elementary School ranks #1,289 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Brown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Brown Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Brown Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Brown Elementary School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brown Elementary School?

25.9% of students at Brown 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 – 6th
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 43026)
64,644
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
35
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 43026; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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