Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

Summary:

Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving 142 students in grades K-4 in Lorain, Ohio. The school has a diverse student population, with 23.94% White, 24.65% African American, 40.85% Hispanic, and 10.56% two or more races.

Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools, with its academic performance significantly below the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25-31% of Constellation students were proficient in Math and ELA, compared to the state averages of 62-67%. The school's performance also lags behind nearby Larkmoor Elementary, which had 49-54% proficiency in the same subjects. Additionally, Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.9% to 58.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby Lorain City schools.

The school has also seen a dramatic increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 14.7 in 2020-2021 to 244.8 in 2022-2023, much higher than the ratios of nearby Lorain City schools. While some student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, have performed better than the overall school, female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Ohio elementary schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1110 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052-1408

(440) 204-2130

District: Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1426^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,203

Student/teacher ratio: 76.5

Number of students: 121

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.2%

African American:

29.8%

White:

28.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary ranks worse than 90.4% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.2%), African American (29.8%), White (28.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary is 76.5. (See more...)

Compare Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary employs 1.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary is $14,203.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary 1426^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary 747^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	36.05	1226^th	1609	23.8%
2008	41.07	1136^th	1582	28.2%
2009	45.55	1121^st	1610	30.4%
2010	45.53	1152^nd	1662	30.7%
2011	66.09	743^rd	1686	55.9%
2012	64.72	776^th	1709	54.6%
2013	69.71	624^th	1701	63.3%
2014	69.78	631^st	1687	62.6%
2015	40.25	1149^th	1684	31.8%
2016	45.93	1064^th	1678	36.6%
2017	64.74	744^th	1651	54.9%
2018	45.74	1051^st	1636	35.8%
2019	47.67	1033^rd	1676	38.4%
2021	18.27	1240^th	1610	23.0%
2022	22.50	1219^th	1588	23.2%
2023	6.33	1496^th	1596	6.3%
2024	9.00	1426^th	1577	9.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	56.41	722^nd	1465	50.7%
2019	64.12	537^th	1465	63.3%
2021	23.72	1043^rd	1404	25.7%
2022	29.76	1030^th	1419	27.4%
2023	7.89	1355^th	1447	6.4%
2024	10.89	1335^th	1484	10.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	34.59	1100^th	1518	27.5%
2019	47.40	942^nd	1502	37.3%
2022	22.72	1159^th	1488	22.1%
2023	3.33	1449^th	1483	2.3%
2024	6.29	1386^th	1466	5.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	50.90	900^th	1536	41.4%
2019	50.30	919^th	1535	40.1%
2022	18.01	1210^th	1518	20.3%
2023	6.55	1399^th	1498	6.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	52.46	103^rd	239	56.9%
2019	68.62	50^th	228	78.1%
2021	24.94	144^th	189	23.8%
2022	42.24	121^st	216	44.0%

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Rank History for White students at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.20	748^th	1309	42.9%
2019	45.25	839^th	1271	34.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	47	30	0	36	2	n/a	n/a	27	142
2003	47	30	0	36	2	n/a	n/a	27	142
2004	58	38	1	46	1	n/a	n/a	30	174
2005	82	32	0	48	0	n/a	n/a	31	193
2006	78	40	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	43	241
2007	79	34	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	30	194
2008	75	31	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	34	196
2009	75	26	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	32	187
2010	73	17	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	30	177
2011	71	21	2	61	0	0	24	0	179
2012	74	32	2	56	0	0	16	0	180
2013	71	39	1	80	0	0	18	0	209
2014	67	38	1	93	0	0	29	0	228
2015	60	33	0	98	0	0	28	0	219
2016	67	35	1	85	0	0	27	0	215
2017	63	34	1	89	0	0	17	0	204
2018	62	42	1	80	0	1	15	0	201
2019	52	46	1	74	0	1	14	0	188
2020	59	46	2	69	0	0	13	0	189
2021	40	38	2	56	0	0	13	0	149
2022	41	40	0	55	0	0	15	0	151
2023	34	35	0	58	0	0	15	0	142
2024	35	36	0	45	1	0	4	0	121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	142	7.8	18.2	84.3
2003	142	7.8	18.2	84.3
2004	174	10.0	17.4	74.3
2005	193	13.2	14.6	0
2006	241	15.1	16.0	73.7
2007	194	15.8	12.3	109.1
2008	196	10.7	18.3	n/a
2009	187	10.8	17.3	85.8
2010	177	10.5	16.8	94.6
2011	179	10.6	16.8	83.8
2012	180	12.1	14.8	78.9
2013	209	13.7	15.2	n/a
2014	228	12.8	17.8	69.3
2015	219	n/a	n/a	72.1
2016	215	12.0	17.9	75.3
2017	204	11.7	17.4	n/a
2018	201	11.5	17.4	n/a
2019	188	10.0	18.8	n/a
2020	189	12.0	15.7	n/a
2021	149	10.0	14.7	n/a
2022	151	6.5	22.9	n/a
2023	142	0.5	244.8	n/a
2024	121	1.5	76.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	142	7.8	18.2	84.3
2003	142	7.8	18.2	84.3
2004	174	10.0	17.4	74.3
2005	193	13.2	14.6	0
2006	241	15.1	16.0	73.7
2007	194	15.8	12.3	109.1
2008	196	10.7	18.3	n/a
2009	187	10.8	17.3	85.8
2010	177	10.5	16.8	94.6
2011	179	10.6	16.8	83.8
2012	180	12.1	14.8	78.9
2013	209	13.7	15.2	n/a
2014	228	12.8	17.8	69.3
2015	219	n/a	n/a	72.1
2016	215	12.0	17.9	75.3
2017	204	11.7	17.4	n/a
2018	201	11.5	17.4	n/a
2019	188	10.0	18.8	n/a
2020	189	12.0	15.7	n/a
2021	149	10.0	14.7	n/a
2022	151	6.5	22.9	n/a
2023	142	0.5	244.8	n/a
2024	121	1.5	76.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,879
2022	$10,668
2023	$11,728
2024	$14,203

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1033^rd of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 1496^th of 1596 Elementary schools	32.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary)	65.7	20.7	45%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary)	61.1	20.7	40.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary)	75	21.9	53.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary)	55.6	21.9	33.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	188	142	24.5%
African American	46	35	23.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	74	58	21.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	52	34	34.6%
Two or More Races	14	15	7.1%

Schools Near Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	1110 W 4th St	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Constellation Schools: Lorain Community Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 204-2130	121	2	76.5		35 (28.9%)	36 (29.8%)	45 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	9	1426^th of 1577 public elementary schools	9.6%		6.3	1496^th of 1596 public elementary schools	6.3%	70			31.3	30.4					25.0	30.4					$14,203
Admiral King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	720 Washington Ave	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 245-6315	268	19	14.4		61 (22.8%)	72 (26.9%)	97 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (14.2%)	6.5	1485^th of 1577 public elementary schools	5.8%		9.7	1416^th of 1596 public elementary schools	11.3%	69	19.2		22.9	12.1	26.9				22.9	18.2	34.6				$17,868
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	307 W 7th St	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 434-6320	270	14	19.2		20 (7.4%)	70 (25.9%)	167 (61.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	9.3	1418^th of 1577 public elementary schools	10.1%		12	1372^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	14.0%	46	29.4	21.1	24.1	23.1	5.9	9.1	23.5	10.5	37.9	34.6	47.1	0.0	47.1	26.3	$10,405
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 W 20th St	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 246-1080	222	19	12.0		51 (23.0%)	62 (27.9%)	75 (33.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (15.3%)	15.3	1320^th of 1577 public elementary schools	16.3%		12.8	1353^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	15.2%	33	11.1		20.0	55.6	5.6				35.0	55.6	30.6				$16,450
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 W 23rd St	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 246-2187	289	19	15.2		40 (13.8%)	62 (21.5%)	159 (55.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.7%)	10.5	1393^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	11.7%		7	1477^th of 1596 public elementary schools	7.5%	84	51.2		16.7	13.8	9.3				28.6	27.6	39.5				$18,425
Frank Jacinto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2515 Marshall Ave	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 960-5800	307	21	14.6		44 (14.3%)	80 (26.1%)	161 (52.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	3.6	1540^th of 1577 public elementary schools	2.3%		7.2	1471^st of 1596 public elementary schools	7.8%	69	14.3		25.0	9.4	2.9				21.9	15.6	25.7				$13,997
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 W 31st St	Lorain	44055	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 246-1114	237	16	14.5		37 (15.6%)	60 (25.3%)	102 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (16.0%)	3.9	1530^th of 1577 public elementary schools	3.0%		7.8	1458^th of 1596 public elementary schools	8.6%	72	28.0		8.0	5.3	11.5				20.0	15.8	19.2				$14,057
Larkmoor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Nebraska	Lorain	44052	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 288-3203	450	26	17.3		139 (30.9%)	77 (17.1%)	175 (38.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.7%)	22.6	1232^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	21.9%		20.5	1255^th of 1596 public elementary schools	21.4%	23	35.3		49.2	43.5	14.7				54.0	38.7	51.5				$16,442
Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1830 40th St	Lorain	44053	Lorain County	Lorain City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 960-7008	300	16	19.3		56 (18.7%)	69 (23.0%)	137 (45.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.7%)	23.4	1218^th of 1577 public elementary schools	22.8%		29.4	1160^th of 1596 public elementary schools	27.3%	58	36.6		19.4	55.3	31.7				40.5	52.6	53.7				$16,752
Lorain Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4119 Leavitt Rd	Lorain	44053	Lorain County	Lorain Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 282-3127	457	10	45.7		98 (21.4%)	121 (26.5%)	182 (39.8%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.7%)	11.1	1384^th of 1577 public elementary schools	12.2%		9	1429^th of 1596 public elementary schools	10.5%	45	10.0	9.8	39.5	32.7	18.0	4.5	12.5	12.2	39.5	36.0	36.0	22.7	34.4	12.2	$11,568

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