Very Good
#770 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 22% in state
Chestnut Elementary School
Elementary School · North Olmsted City · North Olmsted, OH
A North Olmsted City elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30395 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chestnut Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chestnut 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 Cleveland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Olmsted), 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
$85,435
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls-lenox Primary Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 1–3 | 2.7 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 1–2 | 2.9 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| St Mary of the Falls SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 257 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Olmsted City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chestnut Elementary School is listed in North Olmsted City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chestnut Elementary School
Chestnut Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Olmsted, OH, part of North Olmsted City, serving approximately 376 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chestnut Elementary School
What grades does Chestnut Elementary School serve?
Chestnut Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Chestnut Elementary School?
Chestnut Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chestnut Elementary School rank in OH?
Chestnut Elementary School ranks #770 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Chestnut Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chestnut Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Chestnut Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnut Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chestnut Elementary School a charter school?
No, Chestnut Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chestnut Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Chestnut Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chestnut Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Chestnut 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
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (440) 588-5500
- Area population (ZIP 44070)
- 32,031
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 44070; 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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