Excellent
#433 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 13% in state
Dr John Hole Elementary School
Elementary School · Centerville City · Dayton, OH
A Centerville City elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
180 W Whipp Rd, Dayton, OH 45459
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr John Hole Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr John Hole 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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
$89,144
Median home value
$276,100
Median rent
$1,187/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driscoll Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 2–5 | 1.1 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Normandy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–5 | 1.2 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| The Miami Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 439 | 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.
Centerville City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr John Hole Elementary School is listed in Centerville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr John Hole Elementary School
Dr John Hole Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Centerville City, serving approximately 400 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr John Hole Elementary School
What grades does Dr John Hole Elementary School serve?
Dr John Hole Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Dr John Hole Elementary School?
Dr John Hole Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr John Hole Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr John Hole Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr John Hole Elementary School rank in OH?
Dr John Hole Elementary School ranks #433 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Dr John Hole Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr John Hole Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Dr John Hole Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr John Hole Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr John Hole Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr John Hole Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr John Hole Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr John Hole Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr John Hole Elementary School?
17.8% of students at Dr John Hole 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (937) 434-0725
- Area population (ZIP 45459)
- 28,454
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 45459; 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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