Very Good
#1342 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 39% in state
Toni Wofford Morrison ES
Elementary School · Lorain City · Lorain, OH
A Lorain City elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1830 40th St, Lorain, OH 44052
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toni Wofford Morrison ES score 40% 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 14 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Toni Wofford Morrison ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$42,298
Median home value
$104,000
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Frank Jacinto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Horizon Science Academy LorainCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 815 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Lorain City
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $19,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toni Wofford Morrison ES is listed in Lorain City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toni Wofford Morrison ES
Toni Wofford Morrison ES is a public elementary school in Lorain, OH, part of Lorain City, serving approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,342 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toni Wofford Morrison ES
What grades does Toni Wofford Morrison ES serve?
Toni Wofford Morrison ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Toni Wofford Morrison ES?
Toni Wofford Morrison ES has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toni Wofford Morrison ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Toni Wofford Morrison ES is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toni Wofford Morrison ES rank in OH?
Toni Wofford Morrison ES ranks #1,342 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Toni Wofford Morrison ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Toni Wofford Morrison ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Toni Wofford Morrison ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toni Wofford Morrison ES has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Toni Wofford Morrison ES a charter school?
No, Toni Wofford Morrison ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toni Wofford Morrison ES a Title I school?
No, Toni Wofford Morrison ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (440) 960-7008
- Area population (ZIP 44052)
- 28,067
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 44052; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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