Serving 271 students in grades 3-4, Dobbins Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 87% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)87%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)78%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Dobbins Elementary School?
271 students attend Dobbins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dobbins Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobbins Elementary School?
Dobbins Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dobbins Elementary School offer ?
Dobbins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Dobbins Elementary School part of?
Dobbins Elementary School is part of Poland Local School District.
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