Etna Elementary School

8500 Columbia Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Etna Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Etna Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Etna Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Etna Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#728 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
70-74%
54%
70-74%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
21%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
60%
65%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Etna Elementary School's ranking?
Etna Elementary School is ranked #728 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Etna Elementary School?
511 students attend Etna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Etna Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Etna Elementary School?
Etna Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Etna Elementary School offer ?
Etna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Etna Elementary School part of?
Etna Elementary School is part of Southwest Licking Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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