Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ely Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Ely Elementary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
Ely Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ely Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2382 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
45%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Ely Elementary School's ranking?
Ely Elementary School is ranked #2382 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ely Elementary School often compared to?
Ely Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Constellation Schools Elyria Community by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Ely Elementary School?
465 students attend Ely Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ely Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ely Elementary School?
Ely Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ely Elementary School offer ?
Ely Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ely Elementary School part of?
Ely Elementary School is part of Elyria City Schools.
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