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#879 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 26% in state

East Knox Elementary School

Elementary School · East Knox Local · Howard, OH

An East Knox Local elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

23081 Coshocton Rd, Howard, OH 43028

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,789
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at East Knox Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Knox 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,543

Median home value

$241,300

Median rent

$1,090/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wiggin Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–54.0 mi217Compare →
Danville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–74.4 mi338Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Knox Local

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Knox Elementary School is listed in East Knox Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Knox Elementary School

East Knox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Howard, OH, part of East Knox Local, serving approximately 511 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Knox Elementary School

What grades does East Knox Elementary School serve?

East Knox Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend East Knox Elementary School?

East Knox Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Knox Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Knox Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Knox Elementary School rank in OH?

East Knox Elementary School ranks #879 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is East Knox Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Knox Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 East Knox Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Knox Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Knox Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is East Knox Elementary School a Title I school?

No, East Knox Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Knox Elementary School?

43.6% of students at East Knox 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
Area population (ZIP 43028)
8,063
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
40.9
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 43028; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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