Eastern Heights Elementary School

521 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School, located at 1410 Prospect St in Elyria, Ohio, is a public educational institution serving the local community as part of the Elyria City School District. The school provides core primary education for students in the surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on foundational academic skills, social development, and preparation for middle school. As a central part of the Elyria school system, it plays a key role in supporting the district’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and foster growth for its diverse student population.

The school operates within a district that emphasizes community engagement and educational accessibility. Prospect Elementary typically offers a range of services beyond standard classroom instruction, including support for student well-being and extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a structured learning environment, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve academic milestones while developing the essential character traits necessary for their future success in the Elyria City Schools system.

521

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	83
Black	59
Two or More	104

White
275 (52.8 %)
Two or More
104 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
83 (15.9 %)
Black
59 (11.3 %)

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)284-8011
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 111

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 94