Unity Elementary School

925 E 3rd St
Lima, OH 45804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Unity 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Unity Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Unity Elementary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
197 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Unity Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Unity Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#2700 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
50%
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11-19%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
49%
17%
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White
28%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unity Elementary School's ranking?
Unity Elementary School is ranked #2700 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Unity Elementary School?
197 students attend Unity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Unity Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Unity Elementary School offer ?
Unity Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Unity Elementary School part of?
Unity Elementary School is part of Lima City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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