Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stevan Dohanos 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stevan Dohanos Elementary School serves the southeast part of Lorain, OH, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Stevan Dohanos 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 Stevan Dohanos Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#2829 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
62%
8%
Black
24%
17%
White
10%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stevan Dohanos Elementary School's ranking?
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School is ranked #2829 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Stevan Dohanos Elementary School often compared to?
Stevan Dohanos 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Stevan Dohanos Elementary School?
301 students attend Stevan Dohanos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Stevan Dohanos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stevan Dohanos Elementary School?
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stevan Dohanos Elementary School offer ?
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stevan Dohanos Elementary School part of?
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School is part of Lorain City School District.
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