Constellation Schools: Elyria Community

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Elyria, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks Constellation Schools: Elyria Community #652 of 806 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,634 per pupil, Constellation Schools: Elyria Community ranks #890 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

396
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,634
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Constellation Schools: Elyria Community operates 1 public schools serving 396 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lorain County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,634 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 97 of 966 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.3% local, 73.7% state, and 26.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 30/100, ranked #652 of 806 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 40.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.3% White, 26.4% African American, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Constellation Schools: Elyria Community, enrolling 409 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Constellation Schools: Elyria Community accounts for 100.0% of all Constellation Schools: Elyria Community student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Constellation Schools: Elyria Community a distant remainder — means Constellation Schools: Elyria Community-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Constellation Schools: Elyria Community chronic absenteeism rate is 40.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

26.0%
Federal
73.7%
State
0.3%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
652 / 806
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Constellation Schools: Elyria Community.

White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 26.4%
Multiracial 12.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

40.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Constellation Schools: Elyria Community

School Enrollment
Constellation Schools: Elyria Community
Charter
409

How Constellation Schools: Elyria Community Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Euclid Preparatory School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
New Knoxville Local Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Constellation Schools: Elyria Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Constellation Schools: Elyria Community?

Constellation Schools: Elyria Community has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 396 students.

How much does Constellation Schools: Elyria Community spend per student?

Constellation Schools: Elyria Community spends $10,634 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #652 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Constellation Schools: Elyria Community?

Constellation Schools: Elyria Community students are 42.3% White, 26.4% African American, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Constellation Schools: Elyria Community?

Constellation Schools: Elyria Community has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #652 out of 806 districts in Ohio.