Elyria Early Childhood Center

Elyria City Schools
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
298 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Elyria Early Childhood Center, located at 42101 Griswold Road in Elyria, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational hub within the Elyria City School District. The facility is dedicated to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction for the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on preschool-aged children. By emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational cognitive skills, the center aims to prepare children for a successful transition into kindergarten and the broader K-12 academic environment.

The program is designed to create a nurturing and structured atmosphere where children can explore, play, and engage in guided learning activities. As part of the Elyria City Schools system, the center often integrates state-mandated early childhood standards to ensure that students are meeting developmental milestones. Through its focus on early intervention and school readiness, the Elyria Early Childhood Center serves as a critical resource for local families, helping to establish the academic and social habits necessary for lifelong learning.
298
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
33.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    162 (54.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (16.8 %)
  • Two or More
    50 (16.8 %)
  • Black
    35 (11.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Elyria City Schools
Phone: (440)284-8250
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 33.1
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
Pre-Kindergarten 298
Gender Ratio
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