Licking Valley Elementary School

1510 Licking Valley Rd Ne
Newark, OH 43055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 913 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Licking Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 913 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Licking Valley Elementary School's student population of 913 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
913 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
“Every adult helping every child learn and grow every day.”

School Rankings

Licking Valley 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 Licking Valley Elementary School is 0.12, 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)
#769 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
76%
54%
71%
60%
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Licking Valley Local School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Licking Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Licking Valley Elementary School is ranked #769 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Licking Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Licking Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Licking Valley Elementary School?
913 students attend Licking Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Licking Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Licking Valley Elementary School?
Licking Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Licking Valley Elementary School offer ?
Licking Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Licking Valley Elementary School part of?
Licking Valley Elementary School is part of Licking Valley Local School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 913 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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