Painesville City Local School District

58 Jefferson St
Painesville, OH 44077-3114
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Painesville City Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,713 students in Painesville City Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Painesville City Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
2,713 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Painesville City Local School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (OH)
#647 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Painesville City Local  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
50%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Painesville City Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
57%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Painesville City Local  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Painesville City Local  School District and public school graduation rate of OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,490 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
7%
# Black Students
447 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
17%
17%
# White Students
510 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
19%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
256 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
78
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
235
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
178
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,767 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,703 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart display total revenue of Painesville City Local  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$43 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart display total spending of Painesville City Local  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,767
$17,132
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Painesville City Local  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,703
$17,081
This chart display average spending per public school student in Painesville City Local  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in OH by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Painesville City Local School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
560 W Jackson St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5440
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
341 Chestnut St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5350
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Elm Street Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
585 Elm St
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5520
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Harvey High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harvey Academy
200 W Walnut Ave
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5180
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Raider Preschool
350 Cedarbrook Dr
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 392-5611
Grades: PK
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,713 students.
What is the rank of Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District is ranked #647 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Painesville City Local School District?
55% of Painesville City Local School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Painesville City Local School District?
Painesville City Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Painesville City Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,703 is less than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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