Serving 193 students in grades 1-5, Tappan 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
12%
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Tappan Elementary School?
193 students attend Tappan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tappan Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tappan Elementary School?
Tappan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tappan Elementary School offer ?
Tappan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Tappan Elementary School part of?
Tappan Elementary School is part of Ravenna City School District.
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