Elida Elementary School

300 Pioneer Rd
Lima, OH 45807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 997 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elida Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30% in OH
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elida Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Elida Elementary School's student population of 997 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
997 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Elida Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elida Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#939 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
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73%
50%
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61%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
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Black
14%
17%
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White
66%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elida Elementary School's ranking?
Elida Elementary School is ranked #939 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Elida Elementary School often compared to?
Elida Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Elida Elementary School?
997 students attend Elida Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Elida Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elida Elementary School?
Elida Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elida Elementary School offer ?
Elida Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elida Elementary School part of?
Elida Elementary School is part of Elida Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 997 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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