Very Good
#855 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 25% in state
Based on limited data
Etna Elementary
Elementary School · Southwest Licking Local · Etna, OH
A Southwest Licking Local elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8500 Columbia Rd SW, Etna, OH 43062
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Etna Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average312/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,450
Median home value
$292,100
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Watkins Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–5 | 1.7 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Pataskala Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–3 | 2.2 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Kirkersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–3 | 2.6 mi | 480 | Compare → |
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.
Southwest Licking Local
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,739NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Etna Elementary is listed in Southwest Licking Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Etna Elementary
Etna Elementary is a public elementary school in Etna, OH, part of Southwest Licking Local, serving approximately 508 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Etna Elementary
What grades does Etna Elementary serve?
Etna Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Etna Elementary?
Etna Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Etna Elementary rank in OH?
Etna Elementary ranks #855 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Etna Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Etna Elementary 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 Etna Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Etna Elementary has 77% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Etna Elementary a charter school?
No, Etna Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Etna Elementary a Title I school?
No, Etna Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Etna Elementary?
48.0% of students at Etna Elementary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Licking County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (740) 927-5906
- Area population (ZIP 43062)
- 31,822
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 43062; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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