Top Rankings
Lakewood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,362 students in Lakewood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lakewood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
4,362 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lakewood City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 927 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 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
160 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
293 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
267 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
3,290 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
75%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
349 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
310
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
317
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
277
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
304
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
317
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
361
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
373
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
352
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
368
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,896 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,373 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,896
$17,216
Spending / Student
$20,373
$17,164
Best Lakewood City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15615 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4232
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1470 Victoria Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4217
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Harding Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4261
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4261
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hayes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16401 Delaware Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4228
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4228
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14237 Athens Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4224
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4224
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13439 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4254
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4254
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2080 Quail St
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #88.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4257
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4257
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13114 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14100 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4021
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin School Of Opportunity Online
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Grades: 2-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taft Center For Innovation
Magnet School
13701 Lake Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4092
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4092
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakewood City School District?
Lakewood City School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,362 students.
What is the rank of Lakewood City School District?
Lakewood City School District is ranked #173 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood City School District?
75% of Lakewood City School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakewood City School District?
Lakewood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lakewood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,373 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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