Summary:
Elida Elementary is a public elementary school in Elida, Ohio, serving 1,018 students in grades K-5 as part of the Lima City School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and unique challenges with chronic absenteeism.
Elida Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with 63.85% White, 13.95% African American, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.88% Asian, and 15.91% two or more races. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests, with 72.7% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in Mathematics and 71.4% of 5th-graders proficient or better in Science, compared to state averages of 62.2% and 63.9%, respectively. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.6% in 2019-2020 to 21.7% in 2022-2023.
When compared to nearby schools, Elida Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing institution, particularly in terms of academic achievement. For example, Bath Elementary School, located just 6.72 miles away, has consistently outperformed Elida Elementary on the Ohio State Tests. Despite Elida Elementary's strong performance, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 386 out of 1,678 Ohio elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 575 out of 1,596 in 2022-2023, suggesting that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate.
Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Elida Local
SchoolDigger Rank:
575th of 1,596 Ohio Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,567
Students who attend Elida Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.9
Number of students: 1,018
Racial breakdown:
White:
63.9%
Two or more races:
15.9%
African American:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.9%
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