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#3018 of 3,441 schools in OH

Kenwood Elementary

Elementary School · Springfield City School District · Springfield, OH

A Springfield City School District elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1421 Nagley St, Springfield, OH 45505

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-27.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$16,018
Chronic Absenteeism58.4%

Students at Kenwood Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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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The neighborhood

Where Kenwood Elementary 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,994/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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

$42,409

Median home value

$87,500

Median rent

$802/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

53.2%

Poverty rate

27.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springfield Preparatory and Fitness AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–80.3 mi156Compare →
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7K–60.6 mi394Compare →
Catholic CentralPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–121.1 mi417Compare →
Catholic Central SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–121.1 mi425Compare →

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.

Springfield City School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#13 of 17
District spending per student
$16,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kenwood Elementary is listed in Springfield City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kenwood Elementary

Kenwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Springfield, OH, part of Springfield City School District, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,018 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kenwood Elementary

What grades does Kenwood Elementary serve?

Kenwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Kenwood Elementary?

Kenwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kenwood Elementary rank in OH?

Kenwood Elementary ranks #3,018 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Kenwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kenwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Kenwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenwood Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kenwood Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Kenwood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Kenwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.4%
Area population (ZIP 45505)
20,299
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
34.6
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 45505; 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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