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Lorain Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Lorain Preparatory Academy · Lorain, OH
A charter elementary school in Lorain, OH where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4119 Leavitt Rd, Lorain, OH 44053
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 45.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lorain Preparatory Academy score 21% 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 22 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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).
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Where Lorain Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lorain), 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
$65,332
Median home value
$189,500
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Frank Jacinto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 307 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lorain Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,624NCES 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.
Lorain Preparatory Academy is listed in Lorain Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Lorain, OH, part of Lorain Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 45.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,338 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lorain Preparatory Academy
What grades does Lorain Preparatory Academy serve?
Lorain Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lorain Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorain Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorain Preparatory Academy is 45.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lorain Preparatory Academy rank in OH?
Lorain Preparatory Academy ranks #3,338 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Lorain Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lorain Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Lorain Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lorain Preparatory Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lorain Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lorain Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lorain Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Lorain Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 45.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.5%
- Phone
- (440) 282-3127
- Area population (ZIP 44053)
- 21,257
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 44053; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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