Top Rankings
Lorain 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 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,934 students in Lorain City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lorain City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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
15 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
5,934 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lorain City 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 71% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#764 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
57%
Graduation Rate
71%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.51
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,665 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
7%
# Black Students
1,502 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
26%
17%
# White Students
1,198 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
20%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
541 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
283
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
458
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
373
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
392
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
436
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
380
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
436
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
408
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
440
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
429
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
509
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
623
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
432
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
335
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,663 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,926 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,663
$17,132
Spending / Student
$21,926
$17,081
Best Lorain City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Larkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Nebraska
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-3203
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-3203
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 40th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-7008
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-7008
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Lorain High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #55.
Helen Steiner Rice Es
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Tacoma Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Admiral King Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 245-6315
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 245-6315
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 20th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1080
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #88.
New Beginnings
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1010.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Louisiana Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1111.
Palm Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2319 E 34th St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1212.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Frank Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Marshall Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-5800
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 E 32nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 W 23rd St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-2187
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-2187
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,934 students.
What is the rank of Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District is ranked #766 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 Lorain City School District?
45% of Lorain City School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Lorain City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,926 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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