Excellent
#164 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 5% in state
Payne Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne Trace Local · Payne, OH
A Wayne Trace Local elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 W Townline St, Payne, OH 45880
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Payne Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Payne 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average383/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,875
Median home value
$123,400
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Mercy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Grover Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | Not available | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne Trace Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Payne Elementary School is listed in Wayne Trace Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Payne Elementary School
Payne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Payne, OH, part of Wayne Trace Local, serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Payne Elementary School
What grades does Payne Elementary School serve?
Payne Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Payne Elementary School?
Payne Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payne Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Payne Elementary School rank in OH?
Payne Elementary School ranks #164 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Payne Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Payne 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 Payne Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Payne Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Payne Elementary School a charter school?
No, Payne Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Payne Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Payne Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Payne Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Payne 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Paulding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (419) 263-2512
- Area population (ZIP 45880)
- 2,437
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 45880; 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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