McGuffey Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, Ohio 43055 · Newark City
#765 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#11554 of 50,301 nationally
About McGuffey Elementary School
McGuffey Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Newark City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 415 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 765th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 415.
There are 17 schools in Newark; McGuffey Elementary School ranks 3rd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McGuffey Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McGuffey Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wilson Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students · 346 m away
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 824 m away
Newark High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,369 students · 1.7 km away
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
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187 students · 1.8 km away
Little Learners Preschool
Newark · Public other · Grades PK–PK
202 students · 1.9 km away
John Clem Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 2.0 km away
Stevenson Elementary School
Heath · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
388 students · 2.2 km away
Garfield Elementary School
Heath · Public elementary · Grades K–2
331 students · 2.4 km away
Liberty Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students · 2.9 km away
Legend Elementary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
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415 students
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415 students
Sylvan Elementary School
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415 students
Robinson Elementary School
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415 students
Waverly Primary School
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
415 students
Conneaut Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is McGuffey Elementary School a good school?
McGuffey Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #765 of 1,713 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McGuffey Elementary School rank in Ohio?
McGuffey Elementary School ranks #765 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #11554 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McGuffey Elementary School?
McGuffey Elementary School had 415 students in 2025.
Is McGuffey Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McGuffey Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McGuffey Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McGuffey Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.