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#594 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 17% in state

Rittman Elementary School

Elementary School · Rittman Exempted Village · Rittman, OH

A Rittman Exempted Village elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

131 N Metzger Ave, Rittman, OH 44270

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,942
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Rittman Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rittman 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average361/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$66,016

Median home value

$160,400

Median rent

$749/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–44.4 mi248Compare →
Isham Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–44.6 mi354Compare →
Heritage Private School Inc.Private · tuition5.2privatePK–124.7 mi79Compare →
Hazel Harvey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–25.0 mi318Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rittman Exempted Village

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rittman Elementary School is listed in Rittman Exempted Village; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rittman Elementary School

Rittman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rittman, OH, part of Rittman Exempted Village, serving approximately 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #594 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rittman Elementary School

What grades does Rittman Elementary School serve?

Rittman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rittman Elementary School?

Rittman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rittman Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rittman Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rittman Elementary School rank in OH?

Rittman Elementary School ranks #594 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Rittman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rittman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Rittman Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rittman Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rittman Elementary School a charter school?

No, Rittman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rittman Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Rittman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rittman Elementary School?

56.6% of students at Rittman 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
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 44270)
8,138
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
39.3
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 44270; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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