Serving 870 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Urbana Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 870 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urbana Elementary School's student population of 870 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
870 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Urbana Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbana Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
81%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urbana Elementary School's ranking?
Urbana Elementary School is ranked #1807 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Urbana Elementary School often compared to?
Urbana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Urbana Elementary School?
870 students attend Urbana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Urbana Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbana Elementary School?
Urbana Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Urbana Elementary School offer ?
Urbana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Urbana Elementary School part of?
Urbana Elementary School is part of Urbana City School District.
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