Firelands Elementary School

Summary:

Firelands Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Oberlin, Ohio, serving 783 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Firelands Local School District, which is ranked 184 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Firelands Elementary School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 88.6% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school's performance across various student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also strong, with Hispanic students ranking 5th out of 233 Ohio elementary schools in 2022-2023. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, which is not representative of the racial diversity found in some of the nearby schools, such as Washington Elementary and Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary.

Firelands Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 4.5% in 2019-2020 to 26.8% in 2021-2022, with the most recent rate of 13.2% in 2023-2024 still lower than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, Firelands Elementary consistently outperforms schools like Western Reserve Elementary and Oberlin Elementary on state assessments, while also having a lower chronic absenteeism rate than schools like Washington Elementary and Toni Wofford Morrison Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10779 Vermilion Rd
       Oberlin, OH  44074-9628


(440) 965-5381

District: Firelands Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Firelands Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Firelands Middle School
High:    Firelands High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  783

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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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:

Firelands Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Firelands Elementary School 390th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Firelands Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Firelands Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Firelands Local 184th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Firelands Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.91 813th 1471 44.7%
2005 56.87 758th 1501 49.5%
2006 59.89 731st 1504 51.4%
2007 55.24 916th 1609 43.1%
2008 63.46 693rd 1582 56.2%
2009 69.38 555th 1610 65.5%
2010 70.46 550th 1662 66.9%
2011 70.47 577th 1686 65.8%
2012 79.48 223rd 1709 87.0%
2013 80.05 219th 1701 87.1%
2014 74.47 450th 1687 73.3%
2015 65.69 688th 1684 59.1%
2016 60.65 838th 1678 50.1%
2017 71.21 557th 1651 66.3%
2018 73.25 500th 1636 69.4%
2019 76.49 404th 1676 75.9%
2021 77.25 400th 1610 75.2%
2022 79.57 332nd 1588 79.1%
2023 78.68 356th 1596 77.7%
2024 76.91 390th 1577 75.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.34 371st 856 56.7%
2024 44.59 446th 900 50.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.24 614th 1465 58.1%
2019 77.50 249th 1465 83.0%
2021 66.81 433rd 1404 69.2%
2022 74.85 285th 1419 79.9%
2023 78.81 232nd 1447 84.0%
2024 79.97 197th 1484 86.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.07 496th 1518 67.3%
2019 75.30 375th 1502 75.0%
2021 79.73 287th 1467 80.4%
2022 81.06 256th 1488 82.8%
2023 77.99 322nd 1483 78.3%
2024 79.09 288th 1466 80.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.81 511th 1021 50.0%
2019 59.83 303rd 956 68.3%
2021 51.00 305th 765 60.1%
2022 53.96 304th 824 63.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.03 467th 759 38.5%
2021 71.76 28th 219 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.64 503rd 1536 67.3%
2019 79.53 296th 1535 80.7%
2021 72.36 456th 1499 69.6%
2022 77.49 353rd 1518 76.7%
2023 78.32 334th 1498 77.7%
2024 74.85 411th 1485 72.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.26 30th 228 86.8%
2023 94.96 5th 233 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Firelands Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.79 566th 1309 56.8%
2019 69.93 409th 1271 67.8%
2021 66.28 434th 1249 65.3%
2022 71.88 354th 1242 71.5%
2023 69.69 383rd 1215 68.5%
2024 66.37 439th 1190 63.1%
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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 Firelands Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 405 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1989 601 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1990 569 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1991 566 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 584 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1993 576 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1994 581 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1995 617 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 617 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 642 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1998 649 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1999 623 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2000 743 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 716 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2002 718 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 19 752
2003 718 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 19 752
2004 740 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 31 786
2005 700 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 24 734
2006 665 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 23 697
2007 662 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 25 696
2008 606 1 4 11 0 n/a n/a 25 647
2009 576 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 19 608
2010 706 1 2 14 1 n/a n/a 26 750
2011 688 3 3 18 1 0 20 0 733
2012 712 2 2 32 1 0 24 0 773
2013 706 1 1 36 1 0 22 0 767
2014 673 1 0 30 2 0 27 0 733
2015 652 1 0 32 1 0 33 0 719
2016 629 3 0 32 0 0 33 0 697
2017 639 6 0 30 0 0 28 0 703
2018 649 4 0 34 1 0 29 0 717
2019 660 2 0 35 1 0 26 0 724
2020 673 3 0 33 1 0 28 0 738
2021 654 7 2 41 1 0 18 0 723
2022 684 3 3 57 1 0 19 0 767
2023 704 2 2 57 0 0 18 0 783

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Firelands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 20.0 20.2 0
1989 604 28.0 21.5 n/a
1990 572 29.2 19.5 n/a
1991 573 26.0 22.0 n/a
1992 588 25.9 22.7 9.2
1993 581 27.9 20.8 10.7
1994 589 27.9 21.1 11.2
1995 618 25.5 24.2 7.3
1996 618 25.5 24.2 7.3
1997 642 26.5 24.2 6.5
1998 649 29.0 22.4 6
1999 624 30.5 20.5 9.9
2000 749 39.5 19.0 10.8
2001 724 41.5 17.4 14.2
2002 752 42.1 17.9 17.9
2003 752 42.1 17.9 17.9
2004 786 41.2 19.1 15.2
2005 734 38.9 18.9 15.6
2006 697 38.9 17.9 14.5
2007 696 41.0 17.0 25.3
2008 647 39.0 16.6 n/a
2009 608 37.5 16.2 19.7
2010 750 42.3 17.7 26.9
2011 733 43.7 16.7 30.3
2012 773 42.3 18.2 31.6
2013 767 40.8 18.7 36.2
2014 733 39.8 18.4 35.5
2015 719 n/a n/a 36.9
2016 697 37.0 18.8 35.4
2017 703 36.6 19.2 34.4
2018 717 36.6 19.5 35.4
2019 724 37.1 19.4 37.7
2020 738 39.1 18.8 34.6
2021 723 41.1 17.5 n/a
2022 767 33.1 23.1 n/a
2023 783 43.1 18.1 35.1

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 Firelands Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 20.0 20.2 0
1989 604 28.0 21.5 n/a
1990 572 29.2 19.5 n/a
1991 573 26.0 22.0 n/a
1992 588 25.9 22.7 9.2
1993 581 27.9 20.8 10.7
1994 589 27.9 21.1 11.2
1995 618 25.5 24.2 7.3
1996 618 25.5 24.2 7.3
1997 642 26.5 24.2 6.5
1998 649 29.0 22.4 6
1999 624 30.5 20.5 9.9
2000 749 39.5 19.0 10.8
2001 724 41.5 17.4 14.2
2002 752 42.1 17.9 17.9
2003 752 42.1 17.9 17.9
2004 786 41.2 19.1 15.2
2005 734 38.9 18.9 15.6
2006 697 38.9 17.9 14.5
2007 696 41.0 17.0 25.3
2008 647 39.0 16.6 n/a
2009 608 37.5 16.2 19.7
2010 750 42.3 17.7 26.9
2011 733 43.7 16.7 30.3
2012 773 42.3 18.2 31.6
2013 767 40.8 18.7 36.2
2014 733 39.8 18.4 35.5
2015 719 n/a n/a 36.9
2016 697 37.0 18.8 35.4
2017 703 36.6 19.2 34.4
2018 717 36.6 19.5 35.4
2019 724 37.1 19.4 37.7
2020 738 39.1 18.8 34.6
2021 723 41.1 17.5 n/a
2022 767 33.1 23.1 n/a
2023 783 43.1 18.1 35.1

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 Firelands Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,999
2022 $9,794
2023 $10,148

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Firelands Elementary 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 404th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 356th of 1596 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Firelands Elementary School)88.885.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Firelands Local)88.885.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Elementary School)75.471.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Local)75.471.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Elementary School)87.188.6
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Local)87.188.6
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Elementary School)68.173.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Local)68.173.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Firelands Elementary School)83.777.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Firelands Local)83.777.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Elementary School)73.675.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Firelands Local)73.675.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Elementary School)8676.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Firelands Local)8676.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students724783
 8.1%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic3557
 62.9%
Pacific Islander00
White660704
 6.7%
Two or More Races2618
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.7%35.1%
 2.6%


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Students who attend Firelands Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Firelands Middle School
High : Firelands High School

Students at Firelands Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Firelands Elementary School ranks 390th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 783 students attended Firelands Elementary School.


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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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