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Helen Steiner Rice ES
Elementary School · Lorain City
4500 Tacoma Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
6.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#1,861 of 3,441
In Lorain
#5 of 25
public schools
In district
#3 of 15
Lorain City
School environment
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Helen Steiner Rice ES
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About Helen Steiner Rice ES
Helen Steiner Rice ES is a public elementary school in Lorain, OH, part of Lorain City. Helen Steiner Rice ES serves approximately 284 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Helen Steiner Rice ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,861 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Helen Steiner Rice ES show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Helen Steiner Rice ES sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
42% of students at Helen Steiner Rice ES 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
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Helen Steiner Rice ES — Students at Helen Steiner Rice ES score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.0/10.
How Helen Steiner Rice ES Compares
See how Helen Steiner Rice ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4500 Tacoma Ave, Lorain, OH 44055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Helen Steiner Rice ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Forestlawn Early Learning Center (rated 9.6/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Sheffield Lake), which scores notably higher. Another option is Northwood Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Elyria), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sheffield Academy (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Sheffield Village), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lorain, see our Lorain schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Southview Middle School Lorain | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Vincent Elementary School Lorain | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Palm Elementary School Lorain | 0.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain Lorain | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Black River Career Prep High School Elyria | 1.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Sheffield Academy Sheffield Village | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Stevan Dohanos Elementary School Lorain | 2.0 mi | 3.6 |
| Brookside Intermediate School Sheffield Village | 2.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Brookside High School Sheffield Village | 2.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Brookside Middle School Sheffield Village | 2.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Westwood Elementary School Elyria | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Elyria Early Childhood Center Elyria | 2.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Westwood Middle School Elyria | 2.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Northwood Middle School Elyria | 3.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Northwood Elementary School Elyria | 3.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Clearview High School Lorain | 2.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Clearview Local Schools Lorain | 2.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Larkmoor Elementary School Lorain | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Forestlawn Early Learning Center Sheffield Lake | 3.7 mi | 9.6 |
| Lorain Preparatory High School Lorain | 2.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44055 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,603
Median Home Value
$95,700
Median Rent
$848/mo
Population
19,870
College Educated
9.6%
Homeownership
53.2%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
31.9%
Median Age
38.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Helen Steiner Rice ES
What grades does Helen Steiner Rice ES serve?
Helen Steiner Rice ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Helen Steiner Rice ES?
Helen Steiner Rice ES has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Steiner Rice ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Steiner Rice ES is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Steiner Rice ES rank in OH?
Helen Steiner Rice ES ranks #1,861 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Helen Steiner Rice ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Steiner Rice ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Helen Steiner Rice ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Steiner Rice ES has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Helen Steiner Rice ES a charter school?
No, Helen Steiner Rice ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen Steiner Rice ES a Title I school?
No, Helen Steiner Rice ES is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (440) 240-1220
Resources & Links
District
Lorain City- District Enrollment
- 6,058
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,864
- District Rank
- #3 of 15
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