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Elm Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Painesville City Local
585 Elm St, Painesville, OH 44077
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#2,161 of 3,441
In Painesville
#8 of 11
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Painesville City Local
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About Elm Street Elementary School
Elm Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Painesville, OH, part of Painesville City Local. Elm Street Elementary School serves approximately 414 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Elm Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,161 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Elm Street Elementary School show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Elm Street Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Elm Street Elementary School — Students at Elm Street Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How Elm Street Elementary School Compares
See how Elm Street Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
585 Elm St, Painesville, OH 44077
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elm Street Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Melridge Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 3.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sterling Morton Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Mentor), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Painesville, see our Painesville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey High School Painesville | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Harvey Academy Painesville | 1.5 mi | — |
| OUR SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL Painesville | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Maple Elementary School Painesville | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Riverview Elementary School Painesville | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Heritage Middle School Painesville | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Mckinley Elementary School Fairport Harbor | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Fairport Harding High School Fairport Harbor | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Chestnut Elementary School Painesville | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Riverside Jr/Sr High School Painesville | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Buckeye Elementary School Painesville | 2.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Riverside Preschool Concord Township | 2.3 mi | 3.3 |
| Henry F Lamuth Middle School Painesville | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Melridge Elementary School Painesville | 3.5 mi | 8.1 |
| iSTEM Painesville | 3.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Sterling Morton Elementary School Mentor | 3.2 mi | 7.8 |
| ST GABRIEL SCHOOL Mentor | 4.6 mi | 4.6 |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL Concord Twp | 5.1 mi | — |
| Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES) Mentor | 4.0 mi | — |
| MENTOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mentor | 4.7 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,692
Median Home Value
$217,400
Median Rent
$972/mo
Population
57,947
College Educated
29.3%
Homeownership
73.3%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
41.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALL SAINTS Wickliffe, OH | 5.8 |
| East Academy Cleveland, OH | 5.8 |
| Edison Elementary School Dayton, OH | 5.8 |
| Elmwood Elementary School Lima, OH | 5.8 |
| GESU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Toledo, OH | 5.8 |
| Kiser Elementary School Dayton, OH | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elm Street Elementary School
What grades does Elm Street Elementary School serve?
Elm Street Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elm Street Elementary School?
Elm Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm Street Elementary School rank in OH?
Elm Street Elementary School ranks #2,161 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Elm Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Elm Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm Street Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elm Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elm Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elm Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elm Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (440) 392-5520
Resources & Links
District
Painesville City Local- District Enrollment
- 2,696
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,178
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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