Allen Elementary School (Closed 2023)

174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(17-18)
77%
62%
(17-18)
81%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Allen Elementary School?
426 students attend Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Allen Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allen Elementary School offer ?
Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Allen Elementary School part of?
Allen Elementary School is part of Chillicothe City School District.

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