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George H Gerke Elementary School

312 Sherman Dr, Franklin, OH 45005 · (937) 743-8650 · Warren County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL247 STUDENTS
Enrollment
247
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
22.4:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.9:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
2
Grade 1
238
Grade 2
7
Student demographics
White
18977%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
114%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 8%
Black
125%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 17%
Two+
3313%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12952%
Female
11848%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2023-24 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
54.7%
OH avg 60.6% . -1.4pp since 2021
Math
59.1%
OH avg 54.1% . -4.9pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
247
-39 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
22.4:1
was 17.9:1
% White
77%
was 92%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About George H Gerke Elementary School

George H Gerke Elementary School is an elementary school of small scale in Franklin, Ohio, overseen by Franklin City, enrolling 247 students in grades K through 2. That puts it 39% smaller than the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 404 students.

Within Franklin City, which oversees 8 schools and 3,191 students, George H Gerke Elementary School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, George H Gerke Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 77%. The remainder looks like 13% multiracial, 5% Black, 4% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 22.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting George H Gerke Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Warren County put median household earnings sit near $110,132, about 46% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Warren County runs 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 39,898 students), of which George H Gerke Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Franklin Intermediate School, roughly 0.4 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

George H Gerke Elementary School operates from a residential location.

Five-year trend. George H Gerke Elementary School's enrollment has edged down 14% since 2018, when it stood at 286 (now 247). White enrollment moved from 92% to 77% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 17.9:1 in 2018 to 22.4:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Warren County at a glance

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Population
250,008
Census ACS
Median income
$110,132
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
39,898 students

Quick facts

School name
George H Gerke Elementary School
District
Franklin City
Address
312 Sherman Dr, Franklin, OH 45005
Phone
(937) 743-8650
County
Warren County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–02
Total enrollment
247
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
390440000965
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About George H Gerke Elementary School
How large is George H Gerke Elementary School?
George H Gerke Elementary School enrolls approximately 247 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does George H Gerke Elementary School serve?
George H Gerke Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at George H Gerke Elementary School?
Approximately 22.4:1 students per teacher at George H Gerke Elementary School.
How diverse is George H Gerke Elementary School?
George H Gerke Elementary School reports a student body of 77% White, 4% Hispanic, 5% Black, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees George H Gerke Elementary School?
George H Gerke Elementary School is overseen by Franklin City in Warren County.
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