Heir Force Community School

Summary:

Heir Force Community School is a public charter elementary school serving 238 students in grades K-8 in Lima, Ohio. The school has a diverse student population, with 52.1% African American, 20.59% White, 7.14% Hispanic, and 19.33% two or more races.

Heir Force Community School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Ohio state tests across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 41.5% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Despite these challenges, the school has shown some strengths in serving its African American student population, ranking higher compared to other Ohio elementary schools.

Heir Force Community School's performance is significantly lower than the nearby Elida Elementary, Maplewood Elementary School, and Bath Elementary School, which have higher academic achievement, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall rankings. The school's per-student spending of $7,276 in the 2018-2019 school year is also lower than the nearby schools, which may impact its ability to provide necessary resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 150 W Grand Ave
       Lima, OH  45801-4006


(419) 228-9241

District: Heir Force Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1196th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  39.6 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.1%
White:
20.6%
Two or more races:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Compare Details Heir Force Community School ranks worse than 75.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.82. (See more...)
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Compare Details Heir Force Community School ranks worse than 70.2% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heir Force Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heir Force Community School 1196th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Heir Force Community School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Heir Force Community School 734th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Heir Force Community School in the ranking list.)

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Heir Force Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heir Force Community School 605th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heir Force Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 18.59 1392nd 1609 13.5%
2008 25.11 1302nd 1582 17.7%
2009 25.75 1312th 1610 18.5%
2010 44.61 1163rd 1662 30.0%
2011 43.46 1198th 1686 28.9%
2012 32.73 1331st 1709 22.1%
2013 39.48 1237th 1701 27.3%
2014 40.16 1204th 1687 28.6%
2015 55.20 950th 1684 43.6%
2016 41.30 1109th 1678 33.9%
2017 23.77 1283rd 1651 22.3%
2018 30.27 1221st 1636 25.4%
2019 34.06 1205th 1676 28.1%
2021 38.10 1055th 1610 34.5%
2022 39.30 1050th 1588 33.9%
2023 27.23 1178th 1596 26.2%
2024 24.82 1196th 1577 24.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.40 108th 183 41.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.00 985th 1465 32.8%
2019 46.91 902nd 1465 38.4%
2021 48.59 751st 1404 46.5%
2022 52.01 726th 1419 48.8%
2023 33.92 1020th 1447 29.5%
2024 32.50 1075th 1484 27.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.84 1138th 1518 25.0%
2019 17.78 1270th 1502 15.4%
2021 30.63 1023rd 1467 30.3%
2022 24.26 1138th 1488 23.5%
2023 15.39 1222nd 1483 17.6%
2024 21.90 1158th 1466 21.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.88 1236th 1536 19.5%
2019 39.97 1044th 1535 32.0%
2021 39.17 967th 1499 35.5%
2022 44.21 943rd 1518 37.9%
2023 35.14 1038th 1498 30.7%
2024 29.12 1097th 1485 26.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 306th 598 48.8%
2019 60.58 201st 605 66.8%
2021 71.06 93rd 533 82.6%
2022 62.75 164th 601 72.7%
2023 46.19 288th 610 52.8%
2024 46.21 282nd 603 53.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Heir Force Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 29.92 664th 837 20.7%
2008 29.19 671st 835 19.6%
2009 24.12 700th 858 18.4%
2010 35.56 686th 895 23.4%
2011 38.37 697th 925 24.6%
2012 33.59 755th 989 23.7%
2013 61.65 533rd 1001 46.8%
2014 57.39 585th 1008 42.0%
2015 61.44 465th 1035 55.1%
2016 45.87 631st 1050 39.9%
2017 41.42 666th 1038 35.8%
2018 42.31 645th 1010 36.1%
2019 40.29 681st 1050 35.1%
2021 47.15 594th 1037 42.7%
2022 39.43 649th 1017 36.2%
2023 34.16 706th 1048 32.6%
2024 28.83 734th 1046 29.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.41 448th 924 51.5%
2019 51.41 524th 945 44.6%
2021 55.70 403rd 923 56.3%
2022 52.37 448th 947 52.7%
2023 38.57 617th 974 36.7%
2024 36.19 663rd 989 33.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.21 331st 897 63.1%
2019 16.90 762nd 917 16.9%
2022 23.96 715th 925 22.7%
2023 14.51 780th 943 17.3%
2024 31.99 663rd 942 29.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.68 787th 916 14.1%
2021 35.53 611th 924 33.9%
2022 43.44 556th 946 41.2%
2023 40.97 602nd 963 37.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Heir Force Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.67 98th 384 74.5%
2021 40.86 188th 385 51.2%
2022 52.80 150th 413 63.7%
2023 43.99 205th 436 53.0%
2024 75.30 64th 429 85.1%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heir Force Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 74 119 0 0 0 n/a n/a 15 208
2006 71 142 1 0 0 n/a n/a 36 250
2007 45 90 0 0 0 n/a n/a 29 164
2008 73 102 0 3 0 n/a n/a 44 222
2009 56 86 2 3 0 n/a n/a 33 180
2010 66 111 2 3 1 n/a n/a 45 228
2011 63 112 2 1 0 0 62 0 240
2012 68 131 3 7 0 1 57 0 267
2013 74 154 1 14 0 0 58 0 301
2014 71 161 1 16 0 0 67 0 316
2015 60 151 0 18 1 0 47 0 277
2016 53 180 1 18 2 0 50 0 304
2017 56 137 0 19 2 0 44 0 258
2018 44 126 0 18 0 0 54 0 242
2019 54 126 0 11 0 0 54 0 245
2020 48 132 0 13 0 0 52 0 245
2021 50 132 0 10 0 0 46 0 238
2022 55 124 3 8 0 0 43 0 233
2023 49 124 2 17 0 0 46 0 238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heir Force Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 208 12.0 17.3 59.1
2006 250 14.1 17.7 59.3
2007 164 7.0 23.4 103
2008 222 16.0 13.9 n/a
2009 180 17.0 10.6 72.1
2010 228 15.0 15.2 82
2011 240 17.0 14.1 72.9
2012 267 9.0 29.6 79
2013 301 15.0 20.0 0
2014 316 20.0 15.8 77.8
2015 277 n/a n/a 88.8
2016 304 20.0 15.2 80.9
2017 258 8.0 32.2 n/a
2018 242 9.0 26.8 n/a
2019 245 11.0 22.2 n/a
2020 245 7.0 35.0 n/a
2021 238 5.0 47.6 n/a
2022 233 8.0 29.1 n/a
2023 238 6.0 39.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heir Force Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 208 12.0 17.3 59.1
2006 250 14.1 17.7 59.3
2007 164 7.0 23.4 103
2008 222 16.0 13.9 n/a
2009 180 17.0 10.6 72.1
2010 228 15.0 15.2 82
2011 240 17.0 14.1 72.9
2012 267 9.0 29.6 79
2013 301 15.0 20.0 0
2014 316 20.0 15.8 77.8
2015 277 n/a n/a 88.8
2016 304 20.0 15.2 80.9
2017 258 8.0 32.2 n/a
2018 242 9.0 26.8 n/a
2019 245 11.0 22.2 n/a
2020 245 7.0 35.0 n/a
2021 238 5.0 47.6 n/a
2022 233 8.0 29.1 n/a
2023 238 6.0 39.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Heir Force Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,276
2022 $8,454
2023 $8,579

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heir Force Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1205th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1178th of 1596 Elementary schools
 1.9%
Ranks 681st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 706th of 1048 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heir Force Community School)41.723.8
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heir Force Community School)52.819
 33.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heir Force Community School)68.261.8
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heir Force Community School)59.141.2
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Heir Force Community School)4044.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heir Force Community School)53.359.3
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heir Force Community School)56.755.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heir Force Community School)5017.9
 32.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heir Force Community School)37.517.9
 19.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Heir Force Community School)33.327.8
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Heir Force Community School)45.855.6
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Heir Force Community School)5050
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Heir Force Community School)78.627.8
 50.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Heir Force Community School)53.372.2
 18.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245238
 2.9%
African American126124
 1.6%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic1117
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5449
 9.3%
Two or More Races5446
 14.8%


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Students at Heir Force Community School are 52% African American, 21% White, 19% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Heir Force Community School.

Heir Force Community School ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Ohio elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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