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Kae Avenue Elementary School

Elementary School · Whitehall City

4738 Kae Ave, Whitehall, OH 43213

Enrollment

624

Student-Teacher

18.9:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 1st

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,334 of 3,441

In Whitehall

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Whitehall City

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Kae Avenue Elementary School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Whitehall · grades Pre-K – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.6/10

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5.1/10

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About Kae Avenue Elementary School

Kae Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Whitehall, OH, part of Whitehall City. Kae Avenue Elementary School serves approximately 624 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Kae Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,334 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Kae Avenue Elementary School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.1
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

31% of students at Kae Avenue Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2016
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2016 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2016 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2016 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2016 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,461
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Kae Avenue Elementary School — Students at Kae Avenue Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2015-16)

Math Proficiency 45.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
School
State
N/A

Based on 16 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
39%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.

How Kae Avenue Elementary School Compares

See how Kae Avenue Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
32th percentile in OH
Academic
5.4/10
Average
Growth
5.8/10
Average
Environment
4.8/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
31.2%

Location

4738 Kae Ave, Whitehall, OH 43213

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Kae Avenue Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca (rated 7.1/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Columbus), which scores notably higher. Another option is HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Columbus), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School (rated 5.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Columbus), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Whitehall, see our Whitehall schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Rosemore Middle School Whitehall 0.1 mi 3.6
Etna Road Elementary School Whitehall 0.4 mi 5.1
Whitehall Yearling High School Whitehall 0.8 mi 3.4
Sherwood Middle School Columbus 1.1 mi 4.7
Patriot Preparatory Academy Columbus 1.1 mi 6.4
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Columbus 1.0 mi 6.0
Shady Lane Elementary School Columbus 1.2 mi 4.7
COLUMBUS TORAH ACADEMY Columbus 1.2 mi 8.3
Columbus Online Academy Columbus 1.4 mi
Walnut Ridge High School Columbus 1.4 mi 3.0
Beechwood Elementary School Whitehall 1.2 mi 4.7
Leawood Elementary School Columbus 1.6 mi 5.5
Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca Columbus 1.6 mi 7.1
Woodcrest Elementary School Columbus 1.7 mi 5.4
MATER DEI ACADEMY Columbus 1.5 mi
Arts & College Preparatory Academy Columbus 2.0 mi 5.0
Yorktown Middle School Columbus 1.9 mi 3.4
Performance Academy Eastland Columbus 2.3 mi 4.7
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy Columbus 2.0 mi 4.3
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School Columbus 1.9 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 43213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,908

Median Home Value

$197,700

Median Rent

$1,107/mo

Population

35,912

College Educated

23.1%

Homeownership

40.4%

Avg Commute

22.5 min

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Median Age

38.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kae Avenue Elementary School

What grades does Kae Avenue Elementary School serve?

Kae Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend Kae Avenue Elementary School?

Kae Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kae Avenue Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kae Avenue Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kae Avenue Elementary School rank in OH?

Kae Avenue Elementary School ranks #2,334 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Kae Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kae Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Kae Avenue Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kae Avenue Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).

Is Kae Avenue Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kae Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kae Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kae Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
61 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
624
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%

District

Whitehall City
District Enrollment
3,327
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,461
District Rank
#1 of 5

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