Top Rankings
Elyria City Schools 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 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,702 students in Elyria City Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Elyria City Schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
5,702 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
394 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elyria City Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#659 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Graduation Rate
79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.4%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
45%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,591 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,655 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$118 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,591
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,655
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Elyria City Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
570 Abbe Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8014
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8014
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42350 Adelbert St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8002
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8002
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
528 Garford Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8011
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8011
Gr: K-4 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Ely Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8005
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8005
Gr: K-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Abbe Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8016
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8016
Gr: 5-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42350 Adelbert St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8017
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8017
Gr: 5-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Elyria High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
Gr: PK-4 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Eastern Heights Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 Garford Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8015
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8015
Gr: 5-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
42331 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8250
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8250
Gr: PK | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elyria City Schools?
Elyria City Schools manages 10 public schools serving 5,702 students.
What is the rank of Elyria City Schools?
Elyria City Schools is ranked #673 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Elyria City Schools?
45% of Elyria City Schools students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elyria City Schools?
Elyria City Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Elyria City Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,655 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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