Top Rankings
Lorain 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%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,935 students in Lorain City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lorain City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
16 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
5,935 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
366 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Lorain 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 75% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#776 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
63%
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.52
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,659 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
7%
# Black Students
1,504 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
26%
17%
# White Students
1,207 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
20%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
544 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
313
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
421
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
483
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
378
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
394
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
425
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
388
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
429
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
419
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
463
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
472
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
544
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
363
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,659 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,922 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,659
$17,216
Spending / Student
$21,922
$17,164
Best Lorain City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1830 40th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-7008
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-7008
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Larkmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Nebraska
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-3203
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-3203
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Helen Steiner Rice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Tacoma Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 240-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Admiral King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 245-6315
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 245-6315
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Palm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2319 E 34th St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
New Beginnings
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 246-1114
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 20th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1080
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1080
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Louisiana Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1010.
Lorain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Ashland Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-9191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #1111.
Southview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 E 32nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-1008
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 W 23rd St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-2187
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-2187
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1414.
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1515.
Frank Jacinto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Marshall Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-5800
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 960-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lorain County Community Action Agency Central Plaza
Magnet School
1949 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-3124
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-3124
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District manages 16 public schools serving 5,935 students.
What is the rank of Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District is ranked #777 out of 927 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain City School District?
45% of Lorain City School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lorain City School District?
Lorain City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lorain City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,922 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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