For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,081 students in Elida Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Elida Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,081 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Elida Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%

Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.53
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
284 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
14%
17%
# White Students
1,375 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
66%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
252 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
172
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,282 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,335 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$55 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,282
$17,287

Spending / Student
$26,335
$17,235

Best Elida Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Pioneer Rd
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-7901
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-7901
Grades: K-5
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
Elida High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-4115
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-4115
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Elida Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Sunnydale St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-2505
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-2505
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elida Local School District?
Elida Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,081 students.
What is the rank of Elida Local School District?
Elida Local School District is ranked #270 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Elida Local School District?
66% of Elida Local School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elida Local School District?
Elida Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Elida Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,335 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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