- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lorain, OH
Larkmoor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Larkmoor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442601194
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larkmoor Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #10 of 13
- schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 432
- students enrolled
Larkmoor Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larkmoor Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Larkmoor Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390442601194 · Lorain, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 18.8:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lorain High School (1,773 students)
Larkmoor Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Larkmoor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lorain High Sc
Lorain High School
1,773 students
- General Johnni 439
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
439 students
- This school 432
Larkmoor Elementary School
432 students
- Southview Midd 423
Southview Middle School
423 students
- Longfellow Mid 398
Longfellow Middle School
398 students
- Toni Wofford M 324
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
324 students
What this shows Larkmoor Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larkmoor Elementary School compares
Larkmoor Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
White 30.3%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 13.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Larkmoor Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lorain City reports $19,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Larkmoor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toni Wofford Morrison Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larkmoor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Lorain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Standard public school
839 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Standard public school
301 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Palm Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Helen Steiner Rice Es
Standard public school
291 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Larkmoor Elementary School
How many students attend Larkmoor Elementary School?
Larkmoor Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lorain, OH. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larkmoor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larkmoor Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larkmoor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Larkmoor Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larkmoor Elementary School?
Larkmoor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Larkmoor Elementary School rank among schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Larkmoor Elementary School ranks #10 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lorain on the city page.
What other schools are in Lorain City?
Besides Larkmoor Elementary School, Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students), General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students), and Southview Middle School (423 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.