St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School

4515 Tower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45217
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
381 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
#1782 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50-54%
54%
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55-59%
60%
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50-59%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
8%
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Black
37%
17%
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White
39%
65%
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Two or more races
13%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.69
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(22-23)
31%
30.8%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School's ranking?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is ranked #1782 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School?
381 students attend St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School offer ?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School part of?
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School is part of St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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