Heir Force Community School

www.heirforcecs.com/

Charter School 204 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Heir Force Community School, located in Lima, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing high-quality educational opportunities within the community, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with character development. Its mission focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that encourages students to achieve personal excellence, academic success, and social responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Heir Force is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning, which allows teachers to better address the individual needs and learning styles of their students. The school actively promotes a culture of community involvement and family engagement, viewing parents as essential partners in the educational process. By combining structured instruction with a nurturing atmosphere, Heir Force Community School strives to prepare its students not only for high school transition but for long-term success as contributing members of society.

204

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

34.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heir Force Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	13
Black	103
Asian	1
Two or More	44

Black
103 (50.5%)
Two or More
44 (21.6%)
White
43 (21.1%)
Hispanic
13 (6.4%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Heir Force Community School
Phone:	(419)228-9241
Website:	http://www.heirforcecs.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	34.0
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 15

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 18