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5.1avg / 10

Lorain City School District

School District · Lorain, Ohio

Students: 6,058
Teachers (FTE): 394

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

15

10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

6,058

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#579 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,864

+$5,207 vs Ohio median

District size

6,058 students

Much larger than Ohio median

The short answer

Lorain City ranks #579 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Lorain City's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Helen Steiner Rice ES (7.7/10), Hawthorne Elementary School (7.0/10), and Larkmoor Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Lorain City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Helen Steiner Rice ES7.7 / 10
2Hawthorne Elementary School7.0 / 10
3Larkmoor Elementary School6.5 / 10
4Washington Elementary School5.6 / 10
5Stevan Dohanos Elementary School5.4 / 10
6Frank Jacinto Elementary5.3 / 10
7Admiral King Elementary School5.2 / 10
8Southview Middle School4.9 / 10
9Lorain High School4.6 / 10
10General Johnnie Wilson Middle School4.6 / 10

See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Lorain City

Lorain City is a Lorain, Ohio school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 6,058 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. District-level spending was $19,864 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Lorain City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Helen Steiner Rice ES, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Lorain City students show an average math proficiency of 29.6% and ELA proficiency of 36.9%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency29.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency36.9%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lorain City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Lorain
Total Enrollment
6,058
Teachers (FTE)
394
District spending per student
$19,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lorain City?

Lorain City has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lorain City?

The average composite rating for Lorain City is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Lorain City?

Lorain City's district-level spending was $19,864 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lorain City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lorain City is 15.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lorain City?

Helen Steiner Rice ES is the highest-rated school in Lorain City with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Lorain City?

Across schools in Lorain City with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lorain City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Lorain City has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 15 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
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
29.6%
ELA Proficiency
36.9%

How we rate schools

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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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