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Rootstown Elementary School

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Rootstown Elementary School ranks 453 rd of 1558 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

453^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,558 Ohio Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Ohio elementary schools

Summary

Rootstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 436 students in grades K-5 in Rootstown, Ohio, which is part of the Rootstown Local School District. This school consistently outperforms the state and its local district on Ohio state tests, with 76.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science in 2024-2025, compared to 76.3% for the Rootstown Local district and 63.4% for the state.

Rootstown Elementary School also has lower chronic absenteeism rates than the state average, at 17.4% in 2024-2025 compared to 19.5% statewide. The school performs well across different student subgroups, often ranking in the top half or top third of Ohio elementary schools. With spending of $9,644 per student in 2018-2019, the school demonstrates a strong investment in resources and programs. Compared to nearby schools like Davey Elementary (Kent City) and Walls Elementary (Kent City), Rootstown Elementary consistently outperforms in test scores and student subgroup performance.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients at 41.28% in 2023-2024, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families, Rootstown Elementary School continues to excel academically. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support these students. Overall, Rootstown Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing elementary school in Ohio, with a track record of consistent academic achievement and a commitment to supporting diverse student populations.

406

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,812

Per pupil spending ?

45.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272-9697

(330) 325-7971

District: Rootstown Local

Students who attend Rootstown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
High:	Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Asian:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 45th percentile in 2023 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (75% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 71st (2025) from a 45th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Ohio median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg74%

Ohio avg64%

453^rd of 1,558

Ohio public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

253^rd of 828Rootstown Local 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	74.0	453 of 1558	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	60.9	741 of 1577	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.6	871 of 1596	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.2	690 of 1588	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.0	477 of 1610	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.5	517 of 1676	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.1	506 of 1636	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	78.0	353 of 1651	78.6%	★★★★☆
2016	79.0	336 of 1678	80.0%	★★★★☆
2015	79.6	299 of 1684	82.2%	★★★★☆
2014	74.1	474 of 1687	71.9%	★★★★☆
2013	76.1	375 of 1701	78.0%	★★★★☆
2012	79.4	224 of 1709	86.9%	★★★★☆
2011	78.5	258 of 1686	84.7%	★★★★☆
2010	76.7	332 of 1662	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	71.4	484 of 1610	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.6	414 of 1582	73.8%	★★★★☆
2007	68.7	556 of 1609	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	77.4	278 of 1504	81.5%	★★★★☆
2005	66.7	524 of 1501	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.4	551 of 1471	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	28.3	624 of 824	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.9	328 of 765	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.0	551 of 956	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.0	438 of 1021	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	73.9	406 of 1452	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	57.5	720 of 1466	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.6	610 of 1483	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.2	609 of 1488	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.7	379 of 1467	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	73.3	434 of 1502	71.1%	★★★★☆
2018	71.6	481 of 1518	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2023	29.0	92 of 108	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	60.1	60 of 128	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.2	29 of 126	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	51.3	539 of 759	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	72.6	387 of 1473	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	53.6	755 of 1484	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.0	820 of 1447	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.5	606 of 1419	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.7	488 of 1404	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.7	553 of 1465	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.6	629 of 1465	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	426 of 1466	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	61.6	669 of 1485	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.6	947 of 1498	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.7	689 of 1518	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.4	493 of 1499	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.9	478 of 1535	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.4	435 of 1536	71.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	48.4	393 of 935	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.3	504 of 900	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.5	508 of 856	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	63.5	493 of 1175	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.0	801 of 1190	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.9	915 of 1215	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.5	700 of 1242	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.1	453 of 1249	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.3	538 of 1271	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.8	491 of 1309	62.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)74th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)71st percentile~ school

White (2025)58th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2025)58th percentile-13 vs school

Disabled (2022)24th percentile-32 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)15th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

Science77%+13 vs state

English Language Arts76%+12 vs state

Mathematics74%+10 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 Mathematics 6th 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	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Rootstown Elementary School	Public	K-5	4140 State Route 44	Rootstown	44272	Portage County	Rootstown Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 325-7971	406	22	18.8	45.1%	366 (90.1%)	7 (1.7%)	15 (3.7%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	74	453^rd of 1558 public elementary schools	70.9%		60.9	741^st of 1577 public elementary schools	53.0%	288	76.8	77.1	73.9	70.6		74.6	79.4	73.9		$12,812
Willyard Elementary School	Public	1-2	680 Summit Rd	Ravenna	44266	Portage County	Ravenna City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 296-6481	295	17	17.5		198 (67.1%)	36 (12.2%)	21 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.6%)								(n/a)										$9,570
West Main Elementary School	Public	2-4	639 W Main St	Ravenna	44266	Portage County	Ravenna City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 296-6522	297	19	15.6		194 (65.3%)	39 (13.1%)	18 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (15.2%)	33.3	1090^th of 1558 public elementary schools	30.0%		35.5	1079^th of 1577 public elementary schools	31.6%	11		48.2	55.5			55.0	47.9			$9,739
West Park Elementary School	Public	K	1071 Jones St	Ravenna	44266	Portage County	Ravenna City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 297-1744	125	9	13.8		87 (69.6%)	16 (12.8%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.0%)								(n/a)										$14,168
Brimfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	4170 State Route 43	Kent	44240	Portage County	Field Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 673-8581	529	30	17.6	42.5%	412 (77.9%)	41 (7.8%)	14 (2.6%)	23 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.8%)	61.8	699^th of 1558 public elementary schools	55.1%		58.5	783^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	50.3%	84	69.0	66.7	74.2	69.0		59.8	59.1	74.7		$11,244
Waterloo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1464 Industry Rd	Atwater	44201	Portage County	Waterloo Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 947-2153	462	19	24.3	65.2%	425 (92.0%)	5 (1.1%)	13 (2.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	59.1	749^th of 1558 public elementary schools	51.9%		61.4	727^th of 1577 public elementary schools	53.9%	22	72.9	60.7	58.5	70.8	57.6	50.8	66.0	75.0	57.6	$9,862
Walls Elementary School	Public	K-5	900 Doramor St	Kent	44240	Portage County	Kent City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 673-6862	355	18	20.2	51.5%	246 (69.3%)	45 (12.7%)	15 (4.2%)	14 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.9%)	62.8	673^rd of 1558 public elementary schools	56.8%		64.8	663^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	58.0%	10	75.5	43.8	86.8	65.3		56.1	71.7	79.6		$13,851
Holden Elementary School	Public	K-5	132 W School St	Kent	44240	Portage County	Kent City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 673-6737	220	11	19.2	67.3%	124 (56.4%)	47 (21.4%)	10 (4.5%)	6 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.5%)	65.1	624^th of 1558 public elementary schools	59.9%		59.4	767^th of 1577 public elementary schools	51.4%	143	78.3	71.9	70.6	63.0		59.4	73.5	69.6		$14,752
Davey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	196 N Prospect St	Kent	44240	Portage County	Kent City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 673-6703	437	26	17.1	49.4%	284 (65.0%)	93 (21.3%)	19 (4.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.2%)	62.2	690^th of 1558 public elementary schools	55.7%		62	716^th of 1577 public elementary schools	54.6%	26	71.7	69.4	72.5	56.6		70.3	60.8	69.8		$10,791
Southeast Primary Elementary School	Public	K-2	8301 Tallmadge Rd	Ravenna	44266	Portage County	Southeast Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 654-1930	328	18	18.7	99.1%	312 (95.1%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$14,487

Frequently Asked Questions about Rootstown Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Rootstown Elementary School?

Students at Rootstown Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Rootstown Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
High : Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School

How many students attend Rootstown Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 406 students attended Rootstown Elementary School.

What district is Rootstown Elementary School in?

Rootstown Local

Is Rootstown Elementary School a good school?

Rootstown Elementary School ranks 453^rd of 1558 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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