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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%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
George H Gerke Elementary SchoolFranklin Intermediate School
Based on grade levels within Franklin City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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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

What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 61 and 54. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 5 points.

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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