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Enrollment
452
Elementary
DISTRICT 368 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARION CITY·NCES 390443301257
George Washington Elementary School
400 Pennsylvania Ave, Marion, OH 43302 · (740) 223-3883 · Marion County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL452 STUDENTS
D
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Scored higher than 9% of Ohio public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Ohio public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 37 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 65 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 82 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 54 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 78 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (69) is 12% smaller than its 5th grade class (78).
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Marion City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or AboveEnglish Language Arts
42.4%
OH avg 59.8% . -11.2pp since 2021
Math
38.7%
OH avg 56.1% . +3.5pp since 2021
What this means: On the Ohio's State Tests, Ohio's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 39 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Ohio schools, those numbers are about 60 and 56. Reading and writing scores are down about 11 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 3 points.
Ohio's State Tests results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 42.4% | 38.7% |
| 2023-24 | 42.9% | 33.7% |
| 2022-23 | 42.5% | 36.1% |
| 2021-22 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
% Proficient or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where George Washington Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 38.7% | #1,225 of 1,569 ▲ 16 | #9 of 12 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.4% | #1,216 of 1,569 ▲ 32 | #9 of 12 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -3.9pp | #212 of 1,514 | #4 of 12 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 452 | #648 of 1,808 | #4 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #477 of 1,582 | #6 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.7% | #569 of 1,590 | #3 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.6% | #241 of 561 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
452
+17 (+4%) vs 2020
+10% since 1990-91, when it was 410
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 17.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 452 | 28 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 447 | 26 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 448 | 26 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 435 | 25 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 398 | 24.2 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 381 | 22 | 17.3:1 | 95% (363) |
| 2010-11 | 426 | 25 | 17.0:1 | 69% (292) |
| 2000-01 | 396 | 19 | 20.8:1 | 26% (101) |
| 1990-91 | 410 | 18 | 22.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for George Washington Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (398 to 452); teachers up 16% (24.2 to 28).
About George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ohio, with an address in Marion. It has an enrollment of 452 students in pre-K through 5.
Marion City oversees George Washington Elementary School and 7 other schools, with 4,040 students in total.
The student body at George Washington Elementary School is 68% White. After that, the student body is 19% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, and 3% Black. Among all residents of Marion County, the White share is about 87%. A diversity index of 49% means there is a 49% chance two randomly chosen students at George Washington Elementary School are from different groups.
The school's 28 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Ohio average 17.9:1.
On the allk12 Grade, George Washington Elementary School lands at D, ahead of 9% of Ohio public elementary schools.
In Marion County, median household income comes to about $59,371, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Marion County counts 27 public schools with about 12,492 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Marion Preparatory Academy, is about 0.3 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around George Washington Elementary School as Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, George Washington Elementary School had a net gain of 17 students, or 4%. By 2024-25, the school had 16.1 students per teacher, compared with 17.4 in 2020-21.
George Washington Elementary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
65,020
Census ACS
Median income
$59,371
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
12,492 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marion City
- Ulysses S. Grant Middle SchoolMiddle · 917 students
- Harding High SchoolHigh · 916 students
- William McKinley Elementary SchoolElementary · 444 students
- William H. Taft Elementary SchoolElementary · 377 students
- Benjamin Harrison Elementary SchoolElementary · 361 students
- James A. Garfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 343 students
Other schools in Marion
- TRECA Digital AcademyCombined · 2,165 students
- Ulysses S. Grant Middle SchoolMiddle · 917 students
- Harding High SchoolHigh · 916 students
- Buckeye Community School - MarionHigh · 824 students
- Tri-Rivers Career CenterHigh · 583 students
- Elgin Elementary SchoolElementary · 490 students
Other George Washington Elementary schools
21 other US public schools in 11 states are named George Washington Elementary. George Washington Elementary School is the 8th largest of the 22.
- George Washington ElementaryNorco, CA · 861 students
- George Washington Elementary SchoolUNION CITY, NJ · 776 students
- George Washington Elementary SchoolPark Ridge, IL · 588 students
- George Washington ElementaryMadera, CA · 578 students
- George Washington Elementary SchoolKingsport, TN · 514 students
Nearby schools
- Marion Preparatory Academy0.3 mi · 151
- Benjamin Harrison Elementary School0.8 mi · 361
- Ulysses S. Grant Middle School0.9 mi · 917
- Harding High School1.0 mi · 916
- TRECA Digital Academy1.4 mi · 2,165
- Buckeye Community School - Marion1.7 mi · 824
Frequently asked questions
About George Washington Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School enrolls approximately 452 students in grades PK-05.
Is George Washington Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
George Washington Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does George Washington Elementary School have?
George Washington Elementary School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
How diverse is George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School reports a student body of 68% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Black, 19% Two or more.
What district is George Washington Elementary School in?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Marion City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.