Top Rankings
Lima City 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 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,370 students in Lima City 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 Lima City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,528 Schools
# Students
3,370 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lima City School District, 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 77% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#665 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Graduation Rate
77%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.2%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
39%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
32%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,352 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,161 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$71 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,352
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,161
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lima City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
816 College Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Gr: PK-4 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Gr: PK-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Tremont Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Lima Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 E 3rd St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Lima West Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
503 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Gr: 7-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Lima North Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N West St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Gr: 5-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lima City School District?
Lima City School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,370 students.
What is the rank of Lima City School District?
Lima City School District is ranked #683 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 Lima City School District?
39% of Lima City School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lima City School District?
Lima City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lima City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,161 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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