Lima City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,394 students in Lima City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Lima City School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Lima City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 63% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.52
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
1,222 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
36%
17%
# White Students
1,225 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
36%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
699 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
21%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
202
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
227
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
253
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
225
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
266
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,907 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,552 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lima City School District?
Lima City School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,394 students.
What is the rank of Lima City School District?
Lima City School District is ranked #686 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lima City School District?
36% of Lima City School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lima City School District?
Lima City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lima City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,552 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,394 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in OH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
