Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School serves the southeast part of Lorain, OH, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located around 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School's student population of 291 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2570 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
55%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School is ranked #2570 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vincent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School?
291 students attend Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School?
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School offer ?
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School part of?
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School is part of Lorain City School District.
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