Below Average
#2876 of 3,441 schools in OH
Heir Force Community School
Elementary School · Heir Force Community School · Lima, OH
A charter elementary school in Lima, OH where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 W Grand Ave, Lima, OH 45801
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Heir Force Community School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heir Force Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,156/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lima), 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
$47,442
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Independence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| St GerardPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Heir Force Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Heir Force Community School is listed in Heir Force Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heir Force Community School
Heir Force Community School is a public elementary school in Lima, OH, part of Heir Force Community School, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,876 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heir Force Community School
What grades does Heir Force Community School serve?
Heir Force Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Heir Force Community School?
Heir Force Community School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heir Force Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heir Force Community School is 28.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heir Force Community School rank in OH?
Heir Force Community School ranks #2,876 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Heir Force Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heir Force Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Heir Force Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heir Force Community School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heir Force Community School a charter school?
Yes, Heir Force Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heir Force Community School a Title I school?
No, Heir Force Community School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (419) 228-9241
- Area population (ZIP 45801)
- 21,431
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 45801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Schools in Akron, OH — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Columbus, OH — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- Moving for Schools: How to Find the Best Schools Before You Relocateguides
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.