Excellent
#298 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 9% in state
Cheshire Elementary
Elementary School · Olentangy Local · Delaware, OH
An Olentangy Local elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2681 Gregory Rd, Delaware, OH 43015
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cheshire Elementary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 88% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cheshire 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 Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delaware), 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
$99,622
Median home value
$311,900
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shale Meadows Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Olentangy Preschool at DaccEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Arrowhead Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Olentangy Shanahan PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK | 2.5 mi | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Olentangy Local
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #9 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheshire Elementary is listed in Olentangy Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheshire Elementary
Cheshire Elementary is a public elementary school in Delaware, OH, part of Olentangy Local, serving approximately 833 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheshire Elementary
What grades does Cheshire Elementary serve?
Cheshire Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cheshire Elementary?
Cheshire Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheshire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheshire Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheshire Elementary rank in OH?
Cheshire Elementary ranks #298 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cheshire Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheshire Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Cheshire Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheshire Elementary has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Cheshire Elementary a charter school?
No, Cheshire Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheshire Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cheshire Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheshire Elementary?
7.9% of students at Cheshire 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 833
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (740) 657-5750
- Area population (ZIP 43015)
- 59,027
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
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 43015; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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