STEVAN DOHANOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Stevan Dohanos Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lorain City school district, located in Lorain, OH with about 365 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Stevan Dohanos Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Stevan Dohanos Elementary School is a public school located in Lorain, Ohio, serving students in the Lorain City School District. The school is named in honor of Stevan Dohanos, a renowned 20th-century American realist painter and illustrator who was a native of Lorain and famous for his iconic *Saturday Evening Post* covers. The school reflects the district’s commitment to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children within the local community, emphasizing academic development and student growth within a structured environment.

As part of the Lorain City School District, the school operates under the district's broader mission to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond. Like many schools in the area, Stevan Dohanos focuses on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive culture for its diverse student body. The school serves as a central hub for families in the neighborhood, aiming to engage students through various academic initiatives and community-oriented programs designed to support long-term educational achievement.

For more information, contact Stevan Dohanos Elementary School at (440) 277-1008 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.