At a glance
Reported students
291
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
298
Helen Steiner Rice ES: 291 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Helen Steiner Rice ES
Helen Steiner Rice ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lorain. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Lorain City. NCES reports 291 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, below the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (21.3%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Helen Steiner Rice ES
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.3%
- Hispanic55%
- Black12%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lorain City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
287 reported students
Palm Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
295 reported students
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Admiral King Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
Garfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
259 reported students
Public schools near Helen Steiner Rice ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Elementary School Elementary · Clearview Local | KG–04 | 456 | 0.8 mi |
| Palm Elementary School Elementary · Lorain City | PK–05 | 295 | 0.8 mi |
| Stevan Dohanos Elementary School Elementary · Lorain City | PK–05 | 301 | 2 mi |
| Sheffield Academy Elementary · Charter · Sheffield Academy | KG–07 | 188 | 2.3 mi |
| Brookside Intermediate School Elementary · Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City | 03–06 | 416 | 2.7 mi |
| Elyria Early Childhood Center Elementary · Elyria City Schools | PK–KG | 302 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Helen Steiner Rice ES
What grades does Helen Steiner Rice ES serve?
Helen Steiner Rice ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lorain City.
How many students attend Helen Steiner Rice ES?
Helen Steiner Rice ES reported 291 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 244 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Helen Steiner Rice ES?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 291 students and 19.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Helen Steiner Rice ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Helen Steiner Rice ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lorain City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Helen Steiner Rice ES in?
Helen Steiner Rice ES is part of Lorain City, based in Lorain, OH, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Helen Steiner Rice ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vincent Elementary School (0.8 mi), Palm Elementary School (0.8 mi), Stevan Dohanos Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.