Excellent
#13 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 1% in state
Kalida Elementary School
Elementary School · Kalida Local · Kalida, OH
A Kalida Local elementary school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
208 North Fourth Street, Kalida, OH 45853
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kalida Elementary School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (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
7.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kalida 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,439
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kalida Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kalida Elementary School is listed in Kalida Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalida Elementary School
Kalida Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kalida, OH, part of Kalida Local, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalida Elementary School
What grades does Kalida Elementary School serve?
Kalida Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kalida Elementary School?
Kalida Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalida Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalida Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalida Elementary School rank in OH?
Kalida Elementary School ranks #13 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Kalida Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalida Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Kalida Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalida Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kalida Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kalida Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalida Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kalida Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalida Elementary School?
7.9% of students at Kalida 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
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (419) 532-3845
- Area population (ZIP 45853)
- 1,685
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 45853; 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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