Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawndale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
5%
Black
(15-16)29%
16%
White
(15-16)65%
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Lawndale Elementary School?
135 students attend Lawndale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lawndale Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawndale Elementary School?
Lawndale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawndale Elementary School offer ?
Lawndale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lawndale Elementary School part of?
Lawndale Elementary School is part of Akron City School District.
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