Top Rankings
Lima City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,332 students in Lima City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lima City School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
3,332 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Lima City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 74% has increased from 63% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#688 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
63%
Graduation Rate
74%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.53
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
261 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
1,217 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
37%
17%
# White Students
1,142 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
34%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
691 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
202
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
269
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
220
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
241
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
267
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,315 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 $19,915 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,315
$17,287
Spending / Student
$19,915
$17,235
Best Lima City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
816 College Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Grades: K-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Tremont Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3330
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3380
Grades: PK-4
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 E 3rd St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Lima West Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
503 N Cable Rd
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 996-3150
Grades: 7-8
| 330 students
Rank: #88.
Lima Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #99.
Lima North Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N West St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3100
Grades: 5-6
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lima City School District?
Lima City School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,332 students.
What is the rank of Lima City School District?
Lima City School District is ranked #684 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lima City School District?
37% of Lima City School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lima City School District?
Lima City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lima City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,915 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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