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Badger Elementary School

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Badger Elementary School ranks 604 th of 1560 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

604^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,560 Ohio Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Ohio elementary schools

Summary

Badger Elementary School in Kinsman, Ohio, serves about 250 students in prekindergarten through 4th grade as part of Joseph Badger Local. Its 2025–2026 SchoolDigger rank is 604 of 1,560 (61st percentile, 3 stars), which places it above the state median and roughly in line with its district's rank of 294 of 773. Rank history shows a rebound after a dip: the school fell to 852 of 1,577 (46th percentile, 2 stars) in 2023–2024, then recovered to 658 and now 604 — still below its 2021–2022 peak of 416 of 1,588 (74th percentile, 4 stars).

English language arts is the school's clearest academic strength. In 2025–2026, 76.9% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA versus 63.4% statewide, and 4th grade ELA was 68.8% versus 61.8% statewide. Among nearby schools, only Mathews Elementary School (Intermediate) and Lakeview Elementary School posted higher 3rd-grade ELA results. Math is solid but less distinctive: 3rd grade was 66.7% and 4th grade 70.8%, both above the state (62.1% and 67.3%), though Maplewood Elementary School, Lakeview, Bristol Elementary School, and Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School generally scored higher in math. Badger did outperform Brookfield Elementary School and Pymatuning in ELA.

Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically, from 35.2% in 2021–2022 to 14.6% in 2025–2026 — now below the district's 19.6% and better than Bristol (21.3%) and Brookfield (22.8%). Only Mathews (10.3%–11.0%) and Lakeview (12.9%) were notably lower. Badger ranks in the 83rd percentile for special education students and the 85th percentile for low-income students (both 4 stars), a genuine strength. Class sizes average 19.2 students per teacher, higher than Bristol (13.6) and Maplewood (14.8). The last known free/reduced-price lunch rate was 56.54% (2023–2024), and per-student spending of $9,817 dates back to 2018–2019.

250

Students ?

19.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,372

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

7119 State Route 7
Kinsman, OH 44428-9788

(330) 876-2860

District: Joseph Badger Local

Students who attend Badger Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Badger Middle School
High:	Badger High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (71% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Ohio median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Ohio avg64%

604^th of 1,560

Ohio public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

294^th of 773Joseph Badger 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
2026	66.5	604 of 1560	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.3	658 of 1558	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.8	852 of 1577	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.3	621 of 1596	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.9	416 of 1588	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	64.5	681 of 1610	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.1	715 of 1676	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.1	791 of 1636	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.4	775 of 1651	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.1	852 of 1678	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.8	970 of 1684	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.2	1060 of 1687	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.3	1113 of 1701	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	74.5	434 of 1709	74.6%	★★★★☆
2011	64.9	771 of 1686	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.9	767 of 1662	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.3	923 of 1610	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.7	833 of 1582	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	70.4	507 of 1609	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	42.9	1045 of 1504	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	64.2	603 of 1501	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.3	765 of 1471	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	52.9	415 of 1021	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	712 of 1452	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.8	515 of 1452	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.1	747 of 1466	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.4	573 of 1483	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.0	347 of 1488	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	61.3	633 of 1467	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.6	571 of 1502	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.0	734 of 1518	51.6%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	49.5	566 of 759	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	79.0	219 of 1467	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	75.0	320 of 1473	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	54.0	745 of 1484	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	73.4	327 of 1447	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	85.3	111 of 1419	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	57.6	610 of 1404	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.3	562 of 1465	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.0	670 of 1465	54.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	470 of 1467	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.6	769 of 1466	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.4	849 of 1485	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.4	602 of 1498	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.7	458 of 1518	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.3	636 of 1499	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.4	613 of 1535	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.7	798 of 1536	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	153 of 914	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	69.0	185 of 935	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	54.3	336 of 900	62.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	53.5	624 of 1181	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.6	736 of 1175	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.9	888 of 1190	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.9	725 of 1215	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.5	438 of 1242	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.2	647 of 1249	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.2	666 of 1271	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.8	840 of 1309	35.8%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2026)85th percentile+24 vs school

Special Education (2026)83rd percentile+22 vs school

Male (2026)68th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2018)59th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)51st percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)47th percentile-14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)25th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts73%+10 vs state

Mathematics69%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Ohio State Tests Science (2026)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2026)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2026)				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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Badger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7119 State Route 7	Kinsman	44428	Trumbull County	Joseph Badger Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 876-2860	250	13	19.2	—	233 (93.2%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	66.5	604^th of 1560 public elementary schools	61.3%		63.3	658^th of 1558 public elementary schools	57.8%	54		66.7	70.8			76.9	68.8			$12,372
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	4174 Greenville Rd	Cortland	44410	Trumbull County	Maplewood Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 924-2431	356	24	14.8	—	341 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	82.9	219^th of 1560 public elementary schools	86.0%		83.8	195^th of 1558 public elementary schools	87.5%	24	91.8	78.7	90.7	98.0	82.2	70.2	79.6	98.0	58.7	$11,672
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	K-4	640 Wakefield Dr	Cortland	44410	Trumbull County	Lakeview Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 638-2145	551	30	18.3	—	492 (89.3%)	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.3%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.9%)	82.4	231^st of 1560 public elementary schools	85.2%		82.7	233^rd of 1558 public elementary schools	85.0%	2		85.0	83.9			80.4	80.5			$10,610
Brookfield Elementary School	Public	K-4	614 Bedford Rd SE	Brookfield	44403	Trumbull County	Brookfield Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 619-5240	378	24	15.7	—	334 (88.4%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.5%)	39.5	1034^th of 1560 public elementary schools	33.7%		47	942^nd of 1558 public elementary schools	39.5%	92		58.7	64.2			40.0	56.3			$9,199
Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5571 State Route 6	Andover	44003	Ashtabula County	Pymatuning Valley Local School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 293-6206	459	24	19.1	—	421 (91.7%)	6 (1.3%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	56	795^th of 1560 public elementary schools	49.0%		65.9	606^th of 1558 public elementary schools	61.1%	189		71.4	86.7			52.3	54.7			$10,117
Howland Glen Elementary School	Public	K-2	8000 Bridle Ln NE	Warren	44484	Trumbull County	Howland Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 856-8275	344	17	20.8	48.3%	285 (82.8%)	16 (4.7%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.7%)								(n/a)										$12,758
Mines Elementary School	Public	3-4	850 Howland Wilson Rd NE	Warren	44484	Trumbull County	Howland Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 856-8270	327	19	17.6	48.0%	265 (81.0%)	16 (4.9%)	16 (4.9%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	60.8	715^th of 1560 public elementary schools	54.2%		65.3	621^st of 1558 public elementary schools	60.1%	94		66.3	68.8			69.7	65.0			$12,921
Mathews Elementary School (Intermediate)	Public	3-5	4095 Sheridan Dr	Vienna	44473	Trumbull County	Mathews Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 637-3500	127	13	10.1	52.0%	122 (96.1%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	70	540^th of 1560 public elementary schools	65.4%		70.2	528^th of 1558 public elementary schools	66.1%	12	69.2	59.6	73.1	82.1		83.3	69.2	76.9		$20,273
Mathews Elementary School (Primary)	Public	PK, KG-2	4095 Sheridan Dr	Vienna	44473	Trumbull County	Mathews Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 637-3500	140	8	17.5	55.0%	132 (94.3%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)										$13,111
Bristol Elementary School	Public	K-6	1845 State Route 88	Bristolville	44402	Trumbull County	Bristol Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 889-2700	232	17	13.6	62.5%	218 (94.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	80.8	274^th of 1560 public elementary schools	82.4%		83.5	205^th of 1558 public elementary schools	86.8%	69	84.6	76.0	86.1	76.9	82.8	68.0	75.0	87.2	82.8	$12,830

Frequently Asked Questions about Badger Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Badger Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Badger Middle School
High : Badger High School

What is the racial makeup of Badger Elementary School?

Students at Badger Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Badger Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 250 students attended Badger Elementary School.

What district is Badger Elementary School in?

Joseph Badger Local

Is Badger Elementary School a good school?

Badger Elementary School ranks 604^th of 1560 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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