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#1401 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 41% in state
John Clem Elementary School
Elementary School · Newark City · Newark, OH
A Newark City elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
475 Jefferson Rd, Newark, OH 43055
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Clem Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Clem Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,934/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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
$61,807
Median home value
$185,300
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Mcguffey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 223 | 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.
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.
Newark City
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Clem Elementary School is listed in Newark City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Clem Elementary School
John Clem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, OH, part of Newark City, serving approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,401 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Clem Elementary School
What grades does John Clem Elementary School serve?
John Clem Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John Clem Elementary School?
John Clem Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Clem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Clem Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Clem Elementary School rank in OH?
John Clem Elementary School ranks #1,401 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is John Clem Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Clem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 John Clem Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Clem Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Clem Elementary School a charter school?
No, John Clem Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Clem Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John Clem Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Clem Elementary School?
68.6% of students at John Clem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Licking County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (740) 670-7130
- Area population (ZIP 43055)
- 62,697
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 43055; 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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