Excellent
#287 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 8% in state
Fernway Elementary School
Elementary School · Shaker Heights City · Shaker Heights, OH
A Shaker Heights City elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17420 Fernway Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fernway Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 73% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fernway Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$46,326
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Lomond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Onaway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Hanna Perkins SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 2 | 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.
Shaker Heights City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fernway Elementary School is listed in Shaker Heights City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fernway Elementary School
Fernway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shaker Heights, OH, part of Shaker Heights City, serving approximately 290 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fernway Elementary School
What grades does Fernway Elementary School serve?
Fernway Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Fernway Elementary School?
Fernway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernway Elementary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fernway Elementary School rank in OH?
Fernway Elementary School ranks #287 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fernway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fernway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Fernway Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fernway Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fernway Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fernway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fernway Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fernway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fernway Elementary School?
25.2% of students at Fernway 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (216) 295-4040
- Area population (ZIP 44120)
- 34,274
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 44120; 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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