Elida Local School District

4380 Sunnydale St
Elida, OH 45807-9593
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Elida Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,016 students in Elida Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Elida Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
2,016 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elida Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#265 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
66%
54%
66%
60%
76%
63%
87%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
14%
17%
% White
64%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,000 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,184 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 91% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,000
$17,379
Spending / Student
$27,184
$17,327

Best Elida Local School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Pioneer Rd
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6803
Gr: K-5 | 1,003 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Elida High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6890
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Elida Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4500 Sunnydale St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6802
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elida Local School District?
Elida Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,016 students.
What is the rank of Elida Local School District?
Elida Local School District is ranked #261 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elida Local School District?
64% of Elida Local School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elida Local School District?
Elida Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Elida Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,184 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 91% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,016 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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