Serving 241 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unity Elementary School serves the southern part of Lima, OH, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Elementary School's student population of 241 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Year Founded
1856
School Rankings
Unity 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 Unity Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2739 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
52%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
21%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
20%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity Elementary School's ranking?
Unity Elementary School is ranked #2739 out of 3,181 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Unity Elementary School?
241 students attend Unity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Unity Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Elementary School part of?
Unity Elementary School is part of Lima City School District.
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