Excellent
#111 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 3% in state
Minster Elementary School
Elementary School · Minster Local · Minster, OH
A Minster Local elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 E 7th St, Minster, OH 45865
- Math 93% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Minster Elementary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 92% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 91% (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
13%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Minster 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,016
Median home value
$265,700
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bremen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Fort Loramie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 390 | 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.
Minster Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Minster Elementary School is listed in Minster Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Minster Elementary School
Minster Elementary School is a public elementary school in Minster, OH, part of Minster Local, serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Minster Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Minster Elementary School
What grades does Minster Elementary School serve?
Minster Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Minster Elementary School?
Minster Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minster Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Minster Elementary School rank in OH?
Minster Elementary School ranks #111 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Minster Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Minster Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Minster Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Minster Elementary School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Minster Elementary School a charter school?
No, Minster Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Minster Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Minster Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minster Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Minster 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
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Auglaize County
- Phone
- (419) 628-4174
- Area population (ZIP 45865)
- 5,415
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 45865; 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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