Excellent
#641 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 19% in state
Port Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Indian Valley Local · Port Washington, OH
An Indian Valley Local elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
304 E Arch St, Port Washington, OH 43837
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Port Washington Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (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
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Port Washington 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average306/100K
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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
$54,911
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
8.5%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
31.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Indian Valley Local
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midvale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 413 | 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.
Indian Valley Local
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Port Washington Elementary School is listed in Indian Valley Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Port Washington Elementary School
Port Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Washington, OH, part of Indian Valley Local, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port Washington Elementary School
What grades does Port Washington Elementary School serve?
Port Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Port Washington Elementary School?
Port Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Washington Elementary School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Washington Elementary School rank in OH?
Port Washington Elementary School ranks #641 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Port Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Port Washington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Washington Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Port Washington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Port Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Washington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Port Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Washington Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Port Washington 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
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscarawas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (740) 498-8389
- Area population (ZIP 43837)
- 1,819
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 43837; 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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