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#2681 of 3,441 schools in OH

Covedale School

Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH

A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5130 Sidney Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$19,415
Chronic Absenteeism46.5%

Students at Covedale School score 42% 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 Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 Covedale 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 Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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

$64,672

Median home value

$168,800

Median rent

$913/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

57.2%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Teresa of Avila SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–80.6 mi223Compare →
Dater Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–60.8 mi754Compare →
Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–81.0 mi280Compare →
Our Lady of LourdesPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–81.1 mi273Compare →

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.

Cincinnati Public Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#33 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

Covedale School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Covedale School

Covedale School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,681 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Covedale School

What grades does Covedale School serve?

Covedale School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Covedale School?

Covedale School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Covedale School?

The student-teacher ratio at Covedale School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Covedale School rank in OH?

Covedale School ranks #2,681 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Covedale School's MySchoolScout rating?

Covedale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Covedale School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Covedale School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Covedale School a charter school?

No, Covedale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Covedale School a Title I school?

No, Covedale School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.5%
Area population (ZIP 45238)
48,936
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
35.1
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 · 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 45238; 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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