How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alternative Education Academy | Elyria City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, Ohio | Elyria, Ohio |
| Total Enrollment | 5,783 | 5,804 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 35.2:1 | 15.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alternative Education Academy | Elyria City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $7,984 | $17,206 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| State Revenue | 82.0% | 45.7% |
| Local Revenue | 0.1% | 37.0% |
Alternative Education Academy
Federal State Local
Elyria City Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alternative Education Academy | Elyria City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 45.0% |
| African American | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.2% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 18.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 67.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alternative Education Academy | Elyria City Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 890:1 | 510.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.9% | 36.4% |
School Types
Alternative Education Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Elyria City Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.