Elyria Early Childhood Center serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elyria Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elyria Early Childhood Center's student population of 269 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elyria Early Childhood Center is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
51%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elyria Early Childhood Center?
269 students attend Elyria Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Elyria Early Childhood Center students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elyria Early Childhood Center?
Elyria Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elyria Early Childhood Center offer ?
Elyria Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elyria Early Childhood Center part of?
Elyria Early Childhood Center is part of Elyria City Schools School District.
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