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4.2 avg / 10

Elyria City Schools School District

School District · Elyria, Ohio

Students: 5,733
Teachers (FTE): 381
Estimated Scores: 10%

Avg Rating

4.2

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,206

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#608 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.0

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,206

+$2,549 vs Ohio median

District size

5,733 students

Much larger than Ohio median

About Elyria City Schools

Elyria City Schools is a Elyria, Ohio school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,733 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $17,206 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.2/10, Elyria City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Elyria Early Childhood Center, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.

In standardized testing, Elyria City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 34.6% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Elyria City Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.6%
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ELA Proficiency 43.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Elyria City Schools with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Elyria
Total Enrollment
5,733
Teachers (FTE)
381
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elyria City Schools?

Elyria City Schools has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Elyria City Schools?

The average composite rating for Elyria City Schools is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elyria City Schools?

Elyria City Schools spends $17,206 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elyria City Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elyria City Schools is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elyria City Schools?

Elyria Early Childhood Center is the highest-rated school in Elyria City Schools with a composite score of 5.8/10.

What are the test scores in Elyria City Schools?

Across schools in Elyria City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Elyria City Schools compare to other districts in Ohio?

Elyria City Schools has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.2/10
Math Proficiency
34.6%
ELA Proficiency
43.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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