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#1867 of 3,441 schools in OH
St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School
Elementary School · St Bernard-Elmwood Place City
4515 Tower Ave, Saint Bernard, OH 45217
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
293
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#1,867 of 3,441
In Saint Bernard
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
St Bernard-Elmwood Place City
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School
Elementary School in Saint Bernard · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School
St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Bernard, OH, part of St Bernard-Elmwood Place City. St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School serves approximately 293 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,867 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
40% of students at St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School — Students at St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.
How St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School Compares
See how St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4515 Tower Ave, Saint Bernard, OH 45217
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Cincinnati), which scores notably higher. Another option is Clifton Area Neighborhood School (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Cincinnati), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fairview-Clifton German Language School (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Cincinnati), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saint Bernard, see our Saint Bernard schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 45217 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,974
Median Home Value
$149,200
Median Rent
$923/mo
Population
5,437
College Educated
33.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Avg Commute
19.8 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
46
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School
What grades does St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School serve?
St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School?
St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School rank in OH?
St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School ranks #1,867 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School a charter school?
No, St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School a Title I school?
No, St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School?
83.6% of students at St Bernard-elmwood Place 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.3%
- Phone
- (513) 482-7110
Resources & Links
District
St Bernard-Elmwood Place City- District Enrollment
- 732
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,121
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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