Excellent
#143 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 4% in state
Jefferson Ave Elementary School
Elementary School · Shadyside Local · Shadyside, OH
A Shadyside Local elementary school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4895 Jefferson Ave, Shadyside, OH 43947
- Math 95% proficient (2012)
- Reading 95% proficient (2012)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Ave Elementary School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2009, reaching 95% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Ave 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average288/100K
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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
$57,258
Median home value
$135,500
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43947; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Dale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Center Mcmechen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Mcninch Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–2 | 3.7 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Hilltop Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shadyside Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Ave Elementary School is listed in Shadyside Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Ave Elementary School
Jefferson Ave Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shadyside, OH, part of Shadyside Local, serving approximately 234 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Ave Elementary School
What grades does Jefferson Ave Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Ave Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
Jefferson Ave Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Ave Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Ave Elementary School rank in OH?
Jefferson Ave Elementary School ranks #143 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Jefferson Ave Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Ave Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Ave Elementary School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Jefferson Ave Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Ave Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Ave Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Ave Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Ave Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Jefferson Ave 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Belmont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (740) 676-9669
- Area population (ZIP 43947)
- 4,894
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 43947; 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, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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