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Alcott Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,558 Ohio Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Ohio elementary schools

Summary

Alcott Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Westerville, Ohio, serving 528 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, outperforming both the Westerville City School District and the state in academic achievement.

Alcott Elementary School's performance is truly remarkable, with consistently high proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 62nd out of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students excelled in subjects like Science (95.6% proficiency), Mathematics (87.5% to 90% proficiency), and English Language Arts (85.6% to 95.6% proficiency), significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's exceptional performance extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, and white students, as well as students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Alcott Elementary School's success is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools in the Westerville City School District, such as Mark Twain Elementary, Whittier Elementary, and Hanby Building Elementary. Alcott's performance gap in areas like Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts proficiency is significant, demonstrating its exceptional educational practices and student engagement strategies.

537

Students ?

18.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,960

Per pupil spending ?

22%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7117 Mount Royal Ave
Westerville, OH 43082-8392

(614) 797-7350

District: Westerville City

Students who attend Alcott Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Genoa Middle School
High:	Westerville Central High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

African American:

15.5%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (90% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Ohio elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Westerville City

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school90%

District avg72%

Ohio avg64%

62^nd of 1,558

Ohio public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15Elementary Schools in the Westerville City

270^th of 828Westerville City among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	89.7	62 of 1558	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	59 of 1577	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	87.8	113 of 1596	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	78 of 1588	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.6	55 of 1610	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	87.6	98 of 1676	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	87.4	95 of 1636	94.2%	★★★★★
2017	84.1	166 of 1651	89.9%	★★★★★
2016	87.4	104 of 1678	93.8%	★★★★★
2015	86.6	97 of 1684	94.2%	★★★★★
2014	82.5	137 of 1687	91.9%	★★★★★
2013	84.4	78 of 1701	95.4%	★★★★★
2012	84.5	66 of 1709	96.1%	★★★★★
2011	84.4	73 of 1686	95.7%	★★★★★
2010	81.8	161 of 1662	90.3%	★★★★★
2009	81.0	171 of 1610	89.4%	★★★★☆
2008	83.6	113 of 1582	92.9%	★★★★★
2007	79.7	206 of 1609	87.2%	★★★★☆
2006	80.7	181 of 1504	88.0%	★★★★☆
2005	79.8	213 of 1501	85.8%	★★★★☆
2004	79.6	226 of 1471	84.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	96.5	6 of 603	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	86.1	49 of 610	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	98.5	3 of 601	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	99.7	4 of 533	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	91.4	32 of 605	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	94.1	22 of 598	96.3%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2019	83.0	94 of 956	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	85.6	81 of 1021	92.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	63 of 1452	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.1	26 of 1466	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.0	60 of 1483	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	90.3	39 of 1488	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	88.9	89 of 1467	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	87.7	55 of 1502	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	88.1	59 of 1518	96.1%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	58.2	404 of 759	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	72.7	384 of 1473	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	86.9	82 of 1484	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	69.2	413 of 1447	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	92.7	29 of 1419	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	64.7	524 of 1465	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.7	347 of 1465	76.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	90.2	32 of 1466	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	46 of 1485	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.3	129 of 1498	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	88.6	87 of 1518	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	89.3	89 of 1499	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	84.3	173 of 1535	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	151 of 1536	90.2%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2023	93.8	2 of 183	98.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	78.7	98 of 935	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	169 of 856	80.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	89.6	21 of 1175	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.9	2 of 1190	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	25 of 1215	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	35 of 1242	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.3	28 of 1249	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	90.2	9 of 1271	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	86.2	78 of 1309	94.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2024)99th percentile+3 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)99th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)96th percentile~ school

Disabled (2019)90th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)90th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)74th percentile-22 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)47th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

Science96%+32 vs state

English Language Arts89%+26 vs state

Mathematics89%+25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Total
Alcott Elementary School	Public	K-5	7117 Mount Royal Ave	Westerville	43082	Delaware County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 797-7350	537	28	18.9	22.0%	378 (70.4%)	83 (15.5%)	21 (3.9%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.4%)	89.7	62^nd of 1558 public elementary schools	96.0%		89.7	59^th of 1577 public elementary schools	96.3%	3	95.6	87.5	90.0	88.6	85.6	87.0	95.6	$11,960
Fouse Elementary School	Public	K-5	5800 S Old 3c Hwy	Westerville	43082	Delaware County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 797-7400	459	26	18.0	33.3%	285 (62.1%)	61 (13.3%)	81 (17.6%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	75.2	426^th of 1558 public elementary schools	72.7%		79.6	325^th of 1577 public elementary schools	79.4%	101	78.9	79.1	80.6	82.1	59.3	75.0	84.2	$14,062
Robert Frost Elementary School	Public	K-5	270 North Spring Rd	Westerville	43081	Delaware County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 797-7280	420	25	17.1	26.7%	290 (69.0%)	72 (17.1%)	29 (6.9%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)	80	308^th of 1558 public elementary schools	80.2%		78.4	356^th of 1577 public elementary schools	77.4%	48	82.6	86.2	81.5	73.9	69.7	78.5	88.4	$13,376
Emerson Elementary School	Public	1-5	44 N Vine St	Westerville	43081	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 797-7080	254	11	22.3	24.4%	158 (62.2%)	26 (10.2%)	18 (7.1%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (16.9%)	84.9	173^rd of 1558 public elementary schools	88.9%		85.7	154^th of 1577 public elementary schools	90.2%	19	86.0	86.0	91.7	71.4	76.5	83.3	98.0	$11,866
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Grand Oak Blvd	Galena	43021	Delaware County	Olentangy Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 657-4750	546	31	17.4	8.6%	407 (74.5%)	16 (2.9%)	27 (4.9%)	42 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.9%)	85.1	168^th of 1558 public elementary schools	89.2%		84.4	208^th of 1577 public elementary schools	86.8%	40	82.4	88.2	81.5	78.9	90.2	81.5	89.6	$15,180
Mark Twain Elementary School	Public	K-5	799 E Walnut St	Westerville	43081	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 797-7200	398	20	19.7	29.9%	247 (62.1%)	81 (20.4%)	26 (6.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	78.4	356^th of 1558 public elementary schools	77.2%		79.4	332^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	78.9%	24	74.4	71.2	91.5	82.1	66.1	83.1	88.5	$13,042
Whittier Elementary School	Public	K-5	130 E Walnut St	Westerville	43081	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 797-7300	367	19	19.2	42.0%	214 (58.3%)	91 (24.8%)	23 (6.3%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.3%)	77.2	380^th of 1558 public elementary schools	75.6%		80.8	301^st of 1577 public elementary schools	80.9%	79	89.4	73.8	73.8	87.9	73.8	66.7	89.4	$11,998
Hanby Building Elementary School	Public	1-5	56 S State St	Westerville	43081	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 797-7100	363	19	19.4	20.7%	244 (67.2%)	55 (15.2%)	13 (3.6%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.7%)	71.8	493^rd of 1558 public elementary schools	68.4%		71.9	501^st of 1577 public elementary schools	68.2%	8	64.7	76.9	89.4	58.8	67.3	78.7	80.4	$13,508
McVay Elementary School	Public	K-5	270 S Hempstead Rd	Westerville	43081	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 797-7230	591	27	21.9	34.2%	317 (53.6%)	156 (26.4%)	38 (6.4%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (12.2%)	75.3	422^nd of 1558 public elementary schools	72.9%		77	385^th of 1577 public elementary schools	75.6%	37	74.5	81.3	82.4	72.0	73.4	72.0	76.8	$12,401
Cherrington Elementary School	Public	K-5	522 Cherrington Rd	Westerville	43081	Franklin County	Westerville City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 797-7050	338	18	18.7	55.6%	149 (44.1%)	112 (33.1%)	37 (10.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (10.7%)	58.8	751^st of 1558 public elementary schools	51.8%		61.1	735^th of 1577 public elementary schools	53.4%	16	51.6	65.1	77.1	61.3	56.3	72.9	72.6	$12,603

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcott Elementary School

What district is Alcott Elementary School in?

Westerville City

How many students attend Alcott Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 537 students attended Alcott Elementary School.

Is Alcott Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Alcott Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 62^nd of 1558 Ohio elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Alcott Elementary School?

Students at Alcott Elementary School are 70% White, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Alcott Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Alcott Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Genoa Middle School
High : Westerville Central High School

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