Ely Elementary School

453 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ely Elementary School, located at 312 Gulf Rd in Elyria, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elyria City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and local families.

As part of the broader Elyria school system, Ely Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives designed to enhance student achievement through technology integration and personalized learning strategies. The school typically focuses on cultivating a safe, engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and collaborative projects. Through the partnership between dedicated educators and the local community, Ely Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population in the heart of Elyria.

453

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ely Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	76
Black	68
Two or More	94

White
215 (47.5 %)
Two or More
94 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
76 (16.8 %)
Black
68 (15.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elyria City Schools
Phone:	(440)284-8005
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 88