Elyria Early Childhood Center

42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Elyria Early Childhood Center serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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Elyria Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Elyria Early Childhood Center's student population of 298 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elyria Early Childhood Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
17%
7%
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Black
12%
17%
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White
54%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Elyria Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elyria Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Elyria Early Childhood Center?
298 students attend Elyria Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Elyria Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elyria Early Childhood Center?
Elyria Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elyria Early Childhood Center offer ?
Elyria Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Elyria Early Childhood Center part of?
Elyria Early Childhood Center is part of Elyria City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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