Unity Elementary School

191 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Unity Elementary School, located at 925 E 3rd St in Lima, Ohio, is a public school serving students within the Lima City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, Unity Elementary emphasizes the importance of core subjects—such as reading, writing, and mathematics—while working to build strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Lima community.

The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, Unity Elementary aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary for success as they transition into middle school. Its location in the heart of Lima serves as a hub for local families, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide equitable and quality educational experiences for all children in the area.

191

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Unity Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	11
Black	90
Two or More	37

Black
90 (47.1 %)
White
53 (27.7 %)
Two or More
37 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (5.8 %)

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:	Lima City
Phone:	(419)996-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 31