Very Good
#1274 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 37% in state
Reading Elementary School
Elementary School · Reading Community City · Reading, OH
A Reading Community City elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
810 E Columbia Ave, Reading, OH 45215
- Math 67% proficient (2019)
- Reading 67% proficient (2019)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reading Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,285/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reading), 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
$71,949
Median home value
$200,100
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–7 | 0.9 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Sts Peter & Paul AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Lockland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 218 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Reading Community City
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reading Elementary School is listed in Reading Community City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reading Elementary School
Reading Elementary School is a public elementary school in Reading, OH, part of Reading Community City, serving approximately 776 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reading Elementary School
What grades does Reading Elementary School serve?
Reading Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Reading Elementary School?
Reading Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reading Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reading Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reading Elementary School rank in OH?
Reading Elementary School ranks #1,274 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Reading Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Reading Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Reading Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reading Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Reading Elementary School a charter school?
No, Reading Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reading Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Reading Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (513) 554-1001
- Area population (ZIP 45215)
- 30,806
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 45215; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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