Excellent
#160 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 5% in state
Norwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson Local · West Jefferson, OH
A Jefferson Local elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
899 Norwood Dr, West Jefferson, OH 43162
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norwood Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,107/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Jefferson), 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
$72,610
Median home value
$196,200
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43162; 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.
Jefferson Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norwood Elementary School is listed in Jefferson Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norwood Elementary School
Norwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Jefferson, OH, part of Jefferson Local, serving approximately 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norwood Elementary School
What grades does Norwood Elementary School serve?
Norwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Norwood Elementary School?
Norwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norwood Elementary School rank in OH?
Norwood Elementary School ranks #160 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Norwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Norwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwood Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Norwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Norwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norwood Elementary School?
50.3% of students at Norwood 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (614) 879-7642
- Area population (ZIP 43162)
- 6,647
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 43162; 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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