Excellent
#466 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 14% in state
Plain City Elementary School
Elementary School · Jonathan Alder Local · Plain City, OH
A Jonathan Alder Local elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
580 S Chillicothe St, Plain City, OH 43064
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plain City Elementary School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 79% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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
20.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plain City Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plain City), 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
$129,196
Median home value
$419,300
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
55.2%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43064; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shekinah Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 239 | 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.
Jonathan Alder Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plain City Elementary School is listed in Jonathan Alder Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plain City Elementary School
Plain City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plain City, OH, part of Jonathan Alder Local, serving approximately 665 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plain City Elementary School
What grades does Plain City Elementary School serve?
Plain City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Plain City Elementary School?
Plain City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plain City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plain City Elementary School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plain City Elementary School rank in OH?
Plain City Elementary School ranks #466 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Plain City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plain City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Plain City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plain City Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plain City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Plain City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plain City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Plain City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plain City Elementary School?
20.5% of students at Plain City 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (614) 873-4608
- Area population (ZIP 43064)
- 17,829
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 43064; 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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