Constellation Schools: Elyria Community

elyriacommunity.constellationschools.com/

Charter School 409 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Constellation Schools: Elyria Community is a tuition-free public charter school located in Elyria, Ohio, serving students in grades K-8. As part of the wider Constellation Schools network, the institution operates with a focus on providing a high-quality, values-based education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and community engagement. The school is designed to offer families an alternative to the traditional district setting by fostering a structured and supportive learning environment that prioritizes individual student growth.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with Ohio’s academic standards, with a particular emphasis on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Elyria Community integrates character education into its daily programming, aiming to instill qualities like respect, responsibility, and integrity in its students. By maintaining smaller class sizes and encouraging close communication between parents, teachers, and administrators, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

409

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Constellation Schools: Elyria Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	75
Black	108
Asian	2
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

White
173 (42.3%)
Black
108 (26.4%)
Hispanic
75 (18.3%)
Two or More
50 (12.2%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Constellation Schools: Elyria Community
Phone:	(440)366-5225
Website:	http://elyriacommunity.constellationschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 40