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#1756 of 3,441 schools in OH
Powhatan Elementary School
Elementary School · Switzerland of Ohio Local · Powhatan Point, OH
A Switzerland of Ohio Local elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
54685 Mount Victory Rd, Powhatan Point, OH 43942
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Powhatan Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Powhatan 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average288/100K
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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
$61,771
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$453/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43942; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Lands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Beallsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | Not available | 152 | Compare → |
| River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 310 | Compare → |
| Skyvue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 225 | 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.
Switzerland of Ohio Local
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $25,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Powhatan Elementary School is listed in Switzerland of Ohio Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powhatan Elementary School
Powhatan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Powhatan Point, OH, part of Switzerland of Ohio Local, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,756 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powhatan Elementary School
What grades does Powhatan Elementary School serve?
Powhatan Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Powhatan Elementary School?
Powhatan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powhatan Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powhatan Elementary School rank in OH?
Powhatan Elementary School ranks #1,756 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Powhatan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Powhatan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Powhatan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powhatan Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Powhatan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Powhatan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powhatan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Powhatan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Powhatan Elementary School?
71.1% of students at Powhatan 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Belmont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (740) 795-5665
- Area population (ZIP 43942)
- 2,087
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 43942; 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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