Ely Elementary School

Summary:

Ely Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elyria, Ohio, serving 453 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Elyria City Schools district, which is ranked 611 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ely Elementary School has a diverse student population, with 47.46% White, 15.01% African American, 16.78% Hispanic, and 20.75% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Ohio State Tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as African American and Special Education students, are also lower than the state averages.

Another area of concern is Ely Elementary School's high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.5% in 2020-2021 to 31.6% in 2021-2022. This is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Northwood Elementary (17.6% in 2023-2024) and Eastern Heights Elementary (22.6% in 2023-2024). Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be an important focus for the school and district to improve student learning and academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-4

 312 Gulf Rd
       Elyria, OH  44035-3641


(440) 284-8005

District: Elyria City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1103rd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,541 Help


Students who attend Ely Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northwood Middle School
High:    Elyria High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.5%
Two or more races:
24.3%
Hispanic:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Compare Details Ely Elementary School ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Elyria City Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.87. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Ely Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.5%), two or more races (24.3%), Hispanic (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ely Elementary School is 19.5, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Elyria City Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ely Elementary School is $11,541, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Elyria City Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ely Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ely Elementary School 1103rd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Ely Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elyria City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elyria City Schools 611th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ely Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.14 555th 1471 62.3%
2005 70.64 442nd 1501 70.6%
2006 56.63 808th 1504 46.3%
2007 64.48 682nd 1609 57.6%
2008 63.13 707th 1582 55.3%
2009 45.84 1115th 1610 30.7%
2010 43.94 1169th 1662 29.7%
2011 56.65 975th 1686 42.2%
2012 59.99 929th 1709 45.6%
2013 51.49 1077th 1701 36.7%
2014 49.15 1095th 1687 35.1%
2015 45.08 1100th 1684 34.7%
2016 37.77 1156th 1678 31.1%
2017 33.82 1197th 1651 27.5%
2018 21.52 1311th 1636 19.9%
2019 25.88 1299th 1676 22.5%
2021 13.97 1315th 1610 18.3%
2022 10.50 1395th 1588 12.2%
2023 23.46 1227th 1596 23.1%
2024 32.87 1103rd 1577 30.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.76 149th 166 10.2%
2019 27.03 125th 154 18.8%
2022 2.23 162nd 162 0.0%
2023 21.60 153rd 183 16.4%
2024 32.85 137th 202 32.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.15 547th 856 36.1%
2024 12.58 872nd 900 3.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.42 1160th 1465 20.8%
2019 23.83 1197th 1465 18.3%
2021 11.47 1244th 1404 11.4%
2022 9.60 1302nd 1419 8.2%
2023 26.99 1095th 1447 24.3%
2024 40.47 977th 1484 34.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.97 1327th 1518 12.6%
2019 22.32 1206th 1502 19.7%
2021 11.36 1241st 1467 15.4%
2022 8.08 1353rd 1488 9.1%
2023 16.40 1213th 1483 18.2%
2024 32.79 1039th 1466 29.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.15 950th 1021 7.0%
2019 28.93 715th 956 25.2%
2022 10.72 815th 824 1.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.78 1220th 1536 20.6%
2019 27.03 1189th 1535 22.5%
2021 12.26 1247th 1499 16.8%
2022 8.17 1374th 1518 9.5%
2023 26.52 1122nd 1498 25.1%
2024 29.62 1092nd 1485 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.60 494th 605 18.3%
2022 9.96 592nd 601 1.5%
2023 34.14 381st 610 37.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.20 107th 216 50.5%
2023 30.10 156th 233 33.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.34 1207th 1309 7.8%
2019 22.95 1091st 1271 14.2%
2021 5.24 1178th 1249 5.7%
2022 4.84 1182nd 1242 4.8%
2023 14.74 1090th 1215 10.3%
2024 26.74 973rd 1190 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ely Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 554 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1989 512 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1990 521 9 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 548 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1992 521 13 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1993 501 19 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 504 18 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 469 11 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 469 11 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 530 19 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 512 17 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 493 15 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2000 475 13 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 460 8 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 404 17 2 11 1 n/a n/a 15 450
2003 404 17 2 11 1 n/a n/a 15 450
2004 379 15 2 11 0 n/a n/a 17 424
2005 357 25 3 8 3 n/a n/a 22 418
2006 324 18 8 10 2 n/a n/a 19 381
2007 318 18 8 6 2 n/a n/a 15 367
2008 291 16 6 8 2 n/a n/a 27 350
2009 362 62 8 25 4 n/a n/a 55 516
2010 357 77 5 21 3 n/a n/a 56 519
2011 351 73 3 19 4 0 56 0 506
2012 322 68 0 23 1 2 60 0 476
2013 302 63 1 34 2 0 62 0 464
2014 277 60 1 35 1 0 63 0 437
2015 264 59 4 29 2 0 74 0 432
2016 263 54 2 30 0 0 62 0 411
2017 256 63 4 29 0 0 66 0 418
2018 248 69 6 30 0 0 58 0 411
2019 233 73 4 33 0 0 63 0 406
2020 231 69 1 45 0 0 59 0 405
2021 202 80 0 48 0 0 70 0 400
2022 194 99 0 63 0 0 76 0 432
2023 215 68 0 76 0 0 94 0 453
2024 207 60 0 85 0 0 113 0 465

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ely Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 563 24.0 23.4 0
1989 523 22.0 23.7 n/a
1990 538 24.0 22.4 n/a
1991 560 25.0 22.4 n/a
1992 542 25.5 21.2 13.8
1993 532 26.0 20.5 14.1
1994 533 25.0 21.3 16.9
1995 491 25.0 19.6 19.6
1996 491 25.0 19.6 19.6
1997 561 26.0 21.6 16.8
1998 541 27.0 20.0 15.7
1999 515 27.0 19.1 24.5
2000 495 26.5 18.7 25.3
2001 479 26.5 18.1 27.1
2002 450 28.0 16.1 33.3
2003 450 28.0 16.1 33.3
2004 424 26.0 16.3 41.3
2005 418 24.5 17.1 46
2006 381 21.3 17.9 48.3
2007 367 20.3 18.1 44.6
2008 350 16.0 21.9 n/a
2009 516 27.3 18.9 66.4
2010 519 27.9 18.6 74.7
2011 506 28.3 17.8 65.4
2012 476 27.5 17.3 67.6
2013 464 26.2 17.7 70.3
2014 437 22.2 19.6 74.1
2015 432 n/a n/a 72.5
2016 411 22.0 18.6 60.8
2017 418 21.9 19.0 68.4
2018 411 24.3 16.8 69.6
2019 406 24.3 16.6 66.5
2020 405 23.8 16.9 59.3
2021 400 23.2 17.2 n/a
2022 432 24.8 17.4 n/a
2023 453 24.2 18.7 70
2024 465 23.8 19.5 75.7

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 Ely Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 563 24.0 23.4 0
1989 523 22.0 23.7 n/a
1990 538 24.0 22.4 n/a
1991 560 25.0 22.4 n/a
1992 542 25.5 21.2 13.8
1993 532 26.0 20.5 14.1
1994 533 25.0 21.3 16.9
1995 491 25.0 19.6 19.6
1996 491 25.0 19.6 19.6
1997 561 26.0 21.6 16.8
1998 541 27.0 20.0 15.7
1999 515 27.0 19.1 24.5
2000 495 26.5 18.7 25.3
2001 479 26.5 18.1 27.1
2002 450 28.0 16.1 33.3
2003 450 28.0 16.1 33.3
2004 424 26.0 16.3 41.3
2005 418 24.5 17.1 46
2006 381 21.3 17.9 48.3
2007 367 20.3 18.1 44.6
2008 350 16.0 21.9 n/a
2009 516 27.3 18.9 66.4
2010 519 27.9 18.6 74.7
2011 506 28.3 17.8 65.4
2012 476 27.5 17.3 67.6
2013 464 26.2 17.7 70.3
2014 437 22.2 19.6 74.1
2015 432 n/a n/a 72.5
2016 411 22.0 18.6 60.8
2017 418 21.9 19.0 68.4
2018 411 24.3 16.8 69.6
2019 406 24.3 16.6 66.5
2020 405 23.8 16.9 59.3
2021 400 23.2 17.2 n/a
2022 432 24.8 17.4 n/a
2023 453 24.2 18.7 70
2024 465 23.8 19.5 75.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ely Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,367
2022 $11,951
2023 $13,543
2024 $11,541

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ely Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1299th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1227th of 1596 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ely Elementary School)50.954.8
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elyria City Schools)52.450.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ely Elementary School)3944.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elyria City Schools)51.145.8
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ely Elementary School)43.436.6
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elyria City Schools)54.346.3
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ely Elementary School)43.422
 21.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elyria City Schools)46.335.8
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students406453
 11.6%
African American7368
 6.8%
American Indian00
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic3376
 130.3%
Pacific Islander00
White233215
 7.7%
Two or More Races6394
 49.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.5%70%
 3.5%


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Students at Ely Elementary School are 45% White, 24% Two or more races, 18% Hispanic, 13% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 465 students attended Ely Elementary School.

Students who attend Ely Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwood Middle School
High : Elyria High School

Ely Elementary School ranks 1103rd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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