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Elyria City Schools

Ohio · Public School District
10
Schools
5,804
Students
$21,360
Per-Pupil Spend
+49% nat'l
61.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Elyria City Schools is a public school district in Ohio serving 5,804 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,360 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eastern Heights Elementary SchoolKG–04521
Ely Elementary SchoolKG–04453
Hamilton Elementary SchoolPK–04421
Northwood Elementary SchoolKG–04351
Westwood Elementary SchoolKG–04489
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eastern Heights Middle School05–08579
Northwood Middle School05–08564
Westwood Middle School05–08489
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Elyria High School09–121,639
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Elyria Early Childhood CenterPK–PK298
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,360+49% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
37%
State
45.7%
Local (property tax)
37.0%
Federal
17.3%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,804
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,360 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elyria City Schools?
Elyria City Schools has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,804 students.
What is the graduation rate for Elyria City Schools?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Elyria City Schools spend per student?
Elyria City Schools spends $21,360 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Elyria City Schools?
61% of students in Elyria City Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Elyria City Schools?
No, Elyria City Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Elyria City Schools serve?
Elyria City Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Elyria City Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Elyria City Schools is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.