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#494 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 14% in state

Wickliffe Elementary School

Elementary School · Upper Arlington City · Upper Arlington, OH

An Upper Arlington City elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2405 Wickliffe Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

  • Math 70% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 81% proficient (2022)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$17,518

Students at Wickliffe Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wickliffe 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. Open the Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated830/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Upper Arlington), 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

$115,393

Median home value

$419,200

Median rent

$1,441/mo

College educated

69.3%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43221; 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
Mountview Christian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi5Compare →
Tremont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9K–50.9 mi700Compare →
St Agatha SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–81.2 mi191Compare →
Windermere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–51.2 mi532Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Upper Arlington City

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$17,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wickliffe Elementary School is listed in Upper Arlington City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wickliffe Elementary School

Wickliffe Elementary School is a public elementary school in Upper Arlington, OH, part of Upper Arlington City, serving approximately 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wickliffe Elementary School

What grades does Wickliffe Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Wickliffe Elementary School?

Wickliffe Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Wickliffe Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wickliffe Elementary School rank in OH?

Wickliffe Elementary School ranks #494 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Wickliffe Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wickliffe Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Wickliffe Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wickliffe Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Wickliffe Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Wickliffe Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

10.8% of students at Wickliffe 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
493
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Area population (ZIP 43221)
35,037
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
37.9
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 43221; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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