Excellent
#399 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 12% in state
Park Layne Elementary School
Elementary School · Tecumseh Local · New Carlisle, OH
A Tecumseh Local elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12355 Dille Rd, New Carlisle, OH 45344
- Math 73% proficient (2013)
- Reading 81% proficient (2013)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Layne Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 77% across the 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park Layne 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,627
Median home value
$159,600
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Guiding Shepherd Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| New Carlisle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 2–5 | 3.7 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Charles Huber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 3.9 mi | 632 | 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.
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.
Tecumseh Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Layne Elementary School is listed in Tecumseh Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Layne Elementary School
Park Layne Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Carlisle, OH, part of Tecumseh Local, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Layne Elementary School
What grades does Park Layne Elementary School serve?
Park Layne Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Park Layne Elementary School?
Park Layne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Layne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Layne Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Layne Elementary School rank in OH?
Park Layne Elementary School ranks #399 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Park Layne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Layne Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Park Layne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Layne Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Park Layne Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park Layne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Layne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park Layne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Layne Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Park Layne 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (937) 845-4470
- Area population (ZIP 45344)
- 16,841
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 45344; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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