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#3252 of 3,441 schools in OH
Chillicothe Primary School
Elementary School · Chillicothe City · Chillicothe, OH
A Chillicothe City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
235 Cherry St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
- Math 42% proficient (2017)
- Reading 50% proficient (2017)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chillicothe Primary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chillicothe Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,865/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chillicothe), 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
$57,430
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Flaget SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Unioto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
| Ross County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 336 | 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.
Chillicothe City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chillicothe Primary School is listed in Chillicothe City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chillicothe Primary School
Chillicothe Primary School is a public elementary school in Chillicothe, OH, part of Chillicothe City, serving approximately 546 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,252 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chillicothe Primary School
What grades does Chillicothe Primary School serve?
Chillicothe Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Chillicothe Primary School?
Chillicothe Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Primary School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chillicothe Primary School rank in OH?
Chillicothe Primary School ranks #3,252 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Chillicothe Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chillicothe Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Chillicothe Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chillicothe Primary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Chillicothe Primary School a charter school?
No, Chillicothe Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chillicothe Primary School a Title I school?
No, Chillicothe Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ross County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (740) 773-2638
- Area population (ZIP 45601)
- 56,453
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 45601; 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, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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