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Elyria City Schools School District

42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035-2117
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Elyria City Schools 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 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,733 students in Elyria City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Elyria City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
5,733 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elyria City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 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 79% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#659 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
54%
39%
60%
50%
63%
79%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
18%
17%
% White
45%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,578 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,642 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,578
$17,287
Spending / Student
$24,642
$17,235

Best Elyria City Schools School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
570 Abbe Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8014
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
42331 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8002
Gr: K-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
528 Garford Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8011
Gr: K-4 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Ely Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8005
Gr: K-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Abbe Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8016
Gr: 5-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
42350 Adelbert St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8017
Gr: 5-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Elyria High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,603 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8007
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Eastern Heights Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
528 Garford Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8015
Gr: 5-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
42331 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8250
Gr: PK | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elyria City Schools School District?
Elyria City Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,733 students.
What is the rank of Elyria City Schools School District?
Elyria City Schools School District is ranked #676 out of 916 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 Elyria City Schools School District?
45% of Elyria City Schools School District students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elyria City Schools School District?
Elyria City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Elyria City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,642 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,733 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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