Elyria City Schools School District
School District · Elyria, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,206
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,206
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Elyria City Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elyria City Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northwood Elementary School
Elyria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
Elyria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westwood Middle School
Elyria · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#586 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,206
+$2,549 vs Ohio median
District size
5,733 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Elyria City Schools ranks #586 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Elyria City Schools's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northwood Elementary School (8.0/10), Eastern Heights Elementary School (5.5/10), and Westwood Middle School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Elyria City Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Eastern Heights Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Westwood Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Northwood Middle School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Westwood Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Elyria High School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Hamilton Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Eastern Heights Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Ely Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.0/10, Elyria City Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Elyria City Schools students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Elyria City Schools with test data.
Schools in Elyria City Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
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 5.0/10. 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?
Northwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elyria City Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Elyria City Schools?
Across schools in Elyria City Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. 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 5.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
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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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