A−
Payne Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
501 W Townline St, Payne, OH 45880 · (419) 263-2512 · Part of Wayne Trace Local School District
Students
263
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
62%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Payne Elementary School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Indiana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 37% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 49.6%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 57.2%
Location
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501 W Townline St, Payne
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten52
Grade 134
Grade 234
Grade 340
Grade 437
Grade 535
Grade 631
Enrollment over time
192’20
206’21
234’22
249’23
263’24
Up 37% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 92%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 3%Black 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.