Excellent
#24 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 1% in state
Forestlawn Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Sheffield-sheffield Lake City · Sheffield Lake, OH
A Sheffield-sheffield Lake City elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3975 Forestlawn Ave, Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
- Math 82% proficient (2014)
- Reading 87% proficient (2014)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forestlawn Early Learning Center score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 6-year record (2009–2014) and has held near 85% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forestlawn Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average658/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sheffield Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,151
Median home value
$177,600
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ohio Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–10 | 0.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Sheffield AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Larkmoor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Palm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sheffield-sheffield Lake City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forestlawn Early Learning Center is listed in Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forestlawn Early Learning Center
Forestlawn Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Sheffield Lake, OH, part of Sheffield-sheffield Lake City, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forestlawn Early Learning Center
What grades does Forestlawn Early Learning Center serve?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Forestlawn Early Learning Center?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forestlawn Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Forestlawn Early Learning Center is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forestlawn Early Learning Center rank in OH?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center ranks #24 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Forestlawn Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Forestlawn Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forestlawn Early Learning Center has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Forestlawn Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Forestlawn Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forestlawn Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Forestlawn Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forestlawn Early Learning Center?
33.5% of students at Forestlawn Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (440) 949-4238
- Area population (ZIP 44054)
- 12,733
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44054; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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