Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ransom H Barr Elementary School's student population of 348 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Motto
My goal is to help our Eagles soar by working together with the entire staff in Plain Local to ensure every student is successful and has access to a personalized education...Go Eagles.
School Rankings
Ransom H Barr Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ransom H Barr Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
17%
17%
White
69%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ransom H Barr Elementary School's ranking?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ransom H Barr Elementary School often compared to?
Ransom H Barr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert A. Taft Elementary School, Middlebranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
348 students attend Ransom H Barr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ransom H Barr Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ransom H Barr Elementary School?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ransom H Barr Elementary School offer ?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ransom H Barr Elementary School part of?
Ransom H Barr Elementary School is part of Plain Local School District.
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