Spencerville Elementary School

2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spencerville Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5% in OH
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spencerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Spencerville Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

Spencerville Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencerville Elementary School is 0.13, which is less 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)
#96 out of 3181 schools
(Top 5%)
85-89%
54%
85-89%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
1%
8%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Bearcats

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spencerville Elementary School's ranking?
Spencerville Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Spencerville Elementary School?
336 students attend Spencerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Spencerville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spencerville Elementary School?
Spencerville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spencerville Elementary School offer ?
Spencerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spencerville Elementary School part of?
Spencerville Elementary School is part of Spencerville Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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