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#3002 of 3,441 schools in OH

College Hill Fundamental Academy

Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH

A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1625 Cedar Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224

  • Math 23% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$19,415
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at College Hill Fundamental Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where College Hill Fundamental Academy 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 Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,675/100K

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

$57,754

Median home value

$174,400

Median rent

$895/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rising Stars at Aiken New Tech/college HillEnrollment path unverified5.6PK0.4 mi47Compare →
Pleasant Hill AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–70.6 mi412Compare →
Elevated Excellence AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–80.7 mi61Compare →
Cincinnati Achievement AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–81.2 mi169Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cincinnati Public Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#41 of 65
District spending per student
$19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

College Hill Fundamental Academy is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About College Hill Fundamental Academy

College Hill Fundamental Academy is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,002 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about College Hill Fundamental Academy

What grades does College Hill Fundamental Academy serve?

College Hill Fundamental Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend College Hill Fundamental Academy?

College Hill Fundamental Academy has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at College Hill Fundamental Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at College Hill Fundamental Academy is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does College Hill Fundamental Academy rank in OH?

College Hill Fundamental Academy ranks #3,002 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is College Hill Fundamental Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

College Hill Fundamental Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 College Hill Fundamental Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, College Hill Fundamental Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is College Hill Fundamental Academy a charter school?

No, College Hill Fundamental Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is College Hill Fundamental Academy a Title I school?

No, College Hill Fundamental Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
Area population (ZIP 45224)
22,186
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
42
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 45224; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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