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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,029 students in Lima City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Lima City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,509 Schools
# Students
3,394 Students
1,106,120 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
61,185 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Lima City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 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
0.70
0.54
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,453 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
31,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
83,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,222 Students
197,902 Students
% Black Students
36%
18%
# White Students
1,225 Students
718,962 Students
% White Students
36%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
699 Students
72,252 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
202
28,761
# Students in K Grade:
227
114,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
253
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
91,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
91,466
# Students in 9th Grade:
266
13,695
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
12,389
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
13,830
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
12,990
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,907 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,552 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,907
$17,216
Spending / Student
$19,552
$17,164
Best Lima City School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
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
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 421 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
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 275 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 232 students
Rank: #66.
Unity Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 191 students
Rank: #77.
Lima North Middle School
Magnet 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
| 308 students
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