- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lima, OH
Unity Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Unity Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442204536
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 241
- students enrolled
Unity Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Unity Elementary School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390442204536 · Lima, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 8.6:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lima Senior High School (1,004 students)
Unity Elementary School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Unity Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lima Senior Hi
Lima Senior High School
1,004 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary School
448 students
- Liberty Arts M 343
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
343 students
- Lima West Midd 334
Lima West Middle School
334 students
- Lima North Mid 321
Lima North Middle School
321 students
- This school 241
Unity Elementary School
241 students
What this shows Unity Elementary School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity Elementary School compares
Unity 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 53% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$19,321
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
White 20.7%
Two or More 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Unity Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lima City reports $19,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unity Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Heritage Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima West Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lima North Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Lima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Apollo Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
745 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students
Perry High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 7.8:1 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unity Elementary School
How many students attend Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Elementary School is 8.6:1, which is 53% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Unity Elementary School is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Unity Elementary School rank among schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Lima, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Lima City?
Besides Unity Elementary School, Lima City also operates Lima Senior High School (1,004 students), Heritage Elementary School (448 students), and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (343 students). See the Lima City district page for the complete list.