Excellent
#134 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 4% in state
Celina Primary School
Elementary School · Celina City · Celina, OH
A Celina City elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
615 E Wayne St, Celina, OH 45822
- Math 85% proficient (2012)
- Reading 89% proficient (2012)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Celina Primary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 87% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Celina Primary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Celina), 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
$72,106
Median home value
$184,600
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Celina City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Celina Primary School is listed in Celina City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Celina Primary School
Celina Primary School is a public elementary school in Celina, OH, part of Celina City, serving approximately 531 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Celina Primary School
What grades does Celina Primary School serve?
Celina Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Celina Primary School?
Celina Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celina Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Celina Primary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Celina Primary School rank in OH?
Celina Primary School ranks #134 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Celina Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Celina Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Celina Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Celina Primary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Celina Primary School a charter school?
No, Celina Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Celina Primary School a Title I school?
No, Celina Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Celina Primary School?
52.7% of students at Celina Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (419) 586-8300
- Area population (ZIP 45822)
- 20,170
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 45822; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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