Fernway Elementary School

Summary:

Fernway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the Shaker Heights City and Ohio state averages in academic performance, particularly for specific student subgroups.

Fernway Elementary School stands out for its strong academic results, with 80% of 3rd-grade students and 78.4% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 62.6% and 67.2% at the district and state levels, respectively. Similarly, 84.4% of 3rd-grade students and 84.6% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing the district and state averages. The school also ranks highly for the academic performance of its African American, female, and male students, suggesting effective support for diverse learners.

While Fernway Elementary School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, its current rate of 12.6% is still lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, along with its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Citizens Academy Southeast, may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-4

 17420 Fernway Rd
       Shaker Heights, OH  44120-3312


(216) 295-4040

District: Shaker Heights City

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,219 Help


Students who attend Fernway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shaker Hts Middle School
    Woodbury Elementary School
High:    Shaker Hts High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.6%
African American:
36.2%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fernway Elementary School ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Shaker Heights City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), African American (36.2%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fernway Elementary School is 19.3, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Shaker Heights City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fernway Elementary School is $23,219, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Shaker Heights City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fernway Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fernway Elementary School 288th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Fernway Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shaker Heights City:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaker Heights City 337th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fernway Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fernway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.17 459th 1471 68.8%
2005 72.89 383rd 1501 74.5%
2006 73.45 383rd 1504 74.5%
2007 60.34 799th 1609 50.3%
2008 64.55 657th 1582 58.5%
2009 47.51 1091st 1610 32.2%
2010 63.80 773rd 1662 53.5%
2011 58.60 937th 1686 44.4%
2012 69.05 636th 1709 62.8%
2013 73.30 489th 1701 71.3%
2014 68.47 674th 1687 60.0%
2015 74.36 459th 1684 72.7%
2016 73.29 500th 1678 70.2%
2017 70.81 577th 1651 65.1%
2018 75.10 438th 1636 73.2%
2019 73.53 490th 1676 70.8%
2021 83.63 261st 1610 83.8%
2022 75.43 429th 1588 73.0%
2023 65.72 656th 1596 58.9%
2024 81.30 288th 1577 81.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fernway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.44 1158th 1465 21.0%
2019 35.98 1060th 1465 27.6%
2021 45.38 782nd 1404 44.3%
2022 55.76 663rd 1419 53.3%
2023 30.45 1066th 1447 26.3%
2024 71.53 378th 1484 74.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fernway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.06 515th 1518 66.1%
2019 74.86 390th 1502 74.0%
2021 87.33 131st 1467 91.1%
2022 72.90 426th 1488 71.4%
2023 61.14 678th 1483 54.3%
2024 76.53 350th 1466 76.1%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Fernway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.19 735th 1021 28.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Fernway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.76 365th 1536 76.2%
2019 74.81 419th 1535 72.7%
2021 77.09 352nd 1499 76.5%
2022 76.94 363rd 1518 76.1%
2023 68.29 543rd 1498 63.8%
2024 86.39 121st 1485 91.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Fernway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.98 154th 598 74.2%
2019 62.46 184th 605 69.6%
2021 79.89 66th 533 87.6%
2022 73.73 107th 601 82.2%
2023 54.61 221st 610 63.8%
2024 83.69 63rd 603 89.6%
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Rank History for White students at Fernway Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.92 28th 1309 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fernway Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 148 130 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1989 149 122 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 276
1990 136 139 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 117 137 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1992 117 150 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 107 157 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 104 170 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 134 158 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 134 158 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 154 160 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1998 161 168 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 173 161 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 183 139 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2001 185 138 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 154 121 10 4 0 n/a n/a 17 306
2003 154 121 10 4 0 n/a n/a 17 306
2004 148 121 11 4 0 n/a n/a 17 301
2005 151 131 9 5 0 n/a n/a 18 314
2006 143 142 4 4 0 n/a n/a 20 313
2007 153 142 5 4 0 n/a n/a 20 324
2008 170 131 8 4 0 n/a n/a 20 333
2009 173 130 11 6 0 n/a n/a 22 342
2010 180 138 9 7 1 n/a n/a 22 357
2011 181 130 7 10 0 0 29 0 357
2012 192 125 7 6 0 0 26 0 356
2013 188 119 5 8 0 0 24 0 344
2014 185 111 5 11 0 0 27 0 339
2015 192 122 4 11 0 0 24 0 353
2016 182 104 6 15 0 0 22 0 329
2017 184 105 7 12 0 0 28 0 336
2018 159 113 10 13 0 0 28 0 323
2019 145 99 5 13 0 0 28 0 290
2020 141 100 5 13 0 0 27 0 286
2021 132 102 2 9 0 0 22 0 267
2022 137 105 0 10 0 0 28 0 280
2023 141 116 5 13 0 0 28 0 303
2024 135 105 4 16 0 0 30 0 290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fernway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 19.0 15.0 0
1989 276 21.0 13.1 n/a
1990 281 22.1 12.7 n/a
1991 258 23.2 11.1 n/a
1992 273 19.5 14.0 n/a
1993 268 20.5 13.1 0
1994 279 21.0 13.3 0
1995 299 21.4 14.0 5.7
1996 299 21.4 14.0 5.7
1997 321 22.8 14.1 4
1998 337 21.8 15.5 0
1999 348 22.4 15.5 0
2000 336 24.0 14.0 0
2001 337 24.1 14.0 0
2002 306 23.8 12.9 0
2003 306 23.8 12.9 0
2004 301 22.5 13.4 n/a
2005 314 23.1 13.6 26
2006 313 22.2 14.1 29.4
2007 324 17.8 18.2 21.7
2008 333 16.8 19.8 n/a
2009 342 17.8 19.2 26.3
2010 357 18.4 19.4 26.9
2011 357 17.8 20.0 29.7
2012 356 18.8 18.9 28.1
2013 344 18.8 18.2 25
2014 339 17.8 19.0 26.8
2015 353 n/a n/a 29.7
2016 329 18.0 18.2 30.1
2017 336 16.8 20.0 27.1
2018 323 18.8 17.1 26
2019 290 17.8 16.2 n/a
2020 286 17.8 16.0 n/a
2021 267 17.0 15.7 n/a
2022 280 15.0 18.6 n/a
2023 303 15.0 20.2 22.4
2024 290 15.0 19.3 25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fernway Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 285 19.0 15.0 0
1989 276 21.0 13.1 n/a
1990 281 22.1 12.7 n/a
1991 258 23.2 11.1 n/a
1992 273 19.5 14.0 n/a
1993 268 20.5 13.1 0
1994 279 21.0 13.3 0
1995 299 21.4 14.0 5.7
1996 299 21.4 14.0 5.7
1997 321 22.8 14.1 4
1998 337 21.8 15.5 0
1999 348 22.4 15.5 0
2000 336 24.0 14.0 0
2001 337 24.1 14.0 0
2002 306 23.8 12.9 0
2003 306 23.8 12.9 0
2004 301 22.5 13.4 n/a
2005 314 23.1 13.6 26
2006 313 22.2 14.1 29.4
2007 324 17.8 18.2 21.7
2008 333 16.8 19.8 n/a
2009 342 17.8 19.2 26.3
2010 357 18.4 19.4 26.9
2011 357 17.8 20.0 29.7
2012 356 18.8 18.9 28.1
2013 344 18.8 18.2 25
2014 339 17.8 19.0 26.8
2015 353 n/a n/a 29.7
2016 329 18.0 18.2 30.1
2017 336 16.8 20.0 27.1
2018 323 18.8 17.1 26
2019 290 17.8 16.2 n/a
2020 286 17.8 16.0 n/a
2021 267 17.0 15.7 n/a
2022 280 15.0 18.6 n/a
2023 303 15.0 20.2 22.4
2024 290 15.0 19.3 25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fernway Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,648
2022 $19,117
2023 $19,228
2024 $23,219

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fernway Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 490th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 656th of 1596 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fernway Elementary School)7568.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Shaker Heights City)7763.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fernway Elementary School)81.775.9
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shaker Heights City)80.670.9
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fernway Elementary School)85.265.6
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Shaker Heights City)81.266.3
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fernway Elementary School)75.464.1
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shaker Heights City)73.663.6
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290303
 4.5%
African American99116
 17.2%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander00
White145141
 2.8%
Two or More Races2828


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Fernway Elementary School ranks 288th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Fernway Elementary School.

Students at Fernway Elementary School are 47% White, 36% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Fernway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shaker Hts Middle School
Middle : Woodbury Elementary School
High : Shaker Hts High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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