Serving 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Portsmouth 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 32% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 761 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Portsmouth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portsmouth Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Portsmouth Elementary School?
761 students attend Portsmouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Portsmouth Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portsmouth Elementary School?
Portsmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Portsmouth Elementary School offer ?
Portsmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Portsmouth Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 761 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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