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#1925 of 3,441 schools in OH
George Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Marion City · Marion, OH
A Marion City elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Pennsylvania Ave, Marion, OH 43302
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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).
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Where George Washington 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$53,833
Median home value
$139,700
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–9 | 0.3 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Treca Digital AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,159 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Marion City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Elementary School is listed in Marion City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marion, OH, part of Marion City, serving approximately 447 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,925 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Elementary School
What grades does George Washington Elementary School serve?
George Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Elementary School rank in OH?
George Washington Elementary School ranks #1,925 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is George Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 George Washington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is George Washington Elementary School a charter school?
No, George Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (740) 223-3883
- Area population (ZIP 43302)
- 54,581
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 43302; 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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