Excellent
#254 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 7% in state
Mercer Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Hills Local · Cincinnati, OH
A Forest Hills Local elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2600 Bartels Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mercer Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 81% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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
20.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mercer 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. Open the Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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
$108,413
Median home value
$346,100
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45244; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Sherwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 722 | 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.
Forest Hills Local
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercer Elementary School is listed in Forest Hills Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer Elementary School
Mercer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Forest Hills Local, serving approximately 641 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer Elementary School
What grades does Mercer Elementary School serve?
Mercer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 641 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer Elementary School rank in OH?
Mercer Elementary School ranks #254 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Mercer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Mercer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercer Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mercer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mercer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mercer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercer Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Mercer 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 641
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (513) 232-7000
- Area population (ZIP 45244)
- 28,720
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 45244; 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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