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#3090 of 3,441 schools in OH

Admiral King Elementary School

Elementary School · Lorain City

720 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Enrollment

268

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#3,090 of 3,441

In Lorain

#18 of 25

public schools

In district

#12 of 15

Lorain City

School environment

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Admiral King Elementary School

4.0/10

Elementary School in Lorain · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy

5.9/10

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3.4/10

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About Admiral King Elementary School

Admiral King Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lorain, OH, part of Lorain City. Admiral King Elementary School serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Admiral King Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,090 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Admiral King Elementary School show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts below district
  • This school 4.0 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

47% of students at Admiral King Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,864
Chronic Absenteeism47%

Admiral King Elementary School — Students at Admiral King Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 48.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
14.4%
ELA
30.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.0/10.

How Admiral King Elementary School Compares

See how Admiral King Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.0/10
10th percentile in OH
Academic
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.0/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.7/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
18 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
47.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

720 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Admiral King Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Toni Wofford Morrison ES (rated 7.0/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PETER SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Garfield Elementary School (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lorain, see our Lorain schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy Lorain 0.2 mi 5.9
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary Lorain 0.3 mi 3.4
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Middle Lorain 0.3 mi 3.5
Hawthorne Elementary School Lorain 0.8 mi 5.9
Washington Elementary School Lorain 1.0 mi 4.7
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School Lorain 1.2 mi 3.7
Lorain High School Lorain 1.2 mi 4.6
New Beginnings Lorain 1.2 mi 5.0
Frank Jacinto Elementary Lorain 1.4 mi 4.0
Garfield Elementary School Lorain 1.6 mi 6.5
Lorain Preparatory High School Lorain 1.5 mi
Horizon Science Academy Lorain Lorain 1.7 mi 6.4
ST PETER SCHOOL Lorain 1.7 mi 6.8
Longfellow Middle School Lorain 1.5 mi 4.5
Toni Wofford Morrison ES Lorain 2.1 mi 7.0
Lorain Preparatory Academy Lorain 2.4 mi 3.1
Durling Middle School Lorain 2.6 mi 4.8
Larkmoor Elementary School Lorain 2.0 mi 5.9
Clearview High School Lorain 2.7 mi 5.7
Clearview Local Schools Lorain 2.7 mi 2.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44052 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,298

Median Home Value

$104,000

Median Rent

$840/mo

Population

28,067

College Educated

12.3%

Homeownership

52.7%

Avg Commute

25.8 min

Poverty Rate

30.4%

Median Age

39.2

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Frank Jacinto Elementary Lorain, OH 4.0
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown Dayton, OH 4.0
Leggett Community Learning Center Akron, OH 4.0
Mound Elementary School Cleveland, OH 4.0
Noble Academy-Cleveland Euclid, OH 4.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Admiral King Elementary School

What grades does Admiral King Elementary School serve?

Admiral King Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Admiral King Elementary School?

Admiral King Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Admiral King Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Admiral King Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Admiral King Elementary School rank in OH?

Admiral King Elementary School ranks #3,090 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Admiral King Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Admiral King Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Admiral King Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Admiral King Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Admiral King Elementary School a charter school?

No, Admiral King Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Admiral King Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Admiral King Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Bike Score
60 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Lorain County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.0%

District

Lorain City
District Enrollment
6,058
Schools in District
15
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,864
District Rank
#12 of 15

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