H G Blake Elementary School

4704 Lexington Ridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256

www.medinabees.org

470 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

H.G. Blake Elementary School, located in Medina, Ohio, is a prominent member of the Medina City School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and operates under the district’s "Medina Bees" identity. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment, focusing on the foundational development of students through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character building.

Beyond academics, H.G. Blake is known for its strong emphasis on parent and community engagement, which is central to the school’s collaborative culture. By utilizing the resources and academic framework of the Medina City School District, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in a dynamic, technology-integrated learning environment. Prospective families and community members often utilize the district’s website to stay informed about school programs, academic performance, and upcoming events that connect the classroom to the broader Medina community.

470

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H G Blake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	32
Black	29
Asian	3
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
361 (76.8%)
Two or More
44 (9.4%)
Hispanic
32 (6.8%)
Black
29 (6.2%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Medina City SD
Phone:	(330)636-3900
Website:	http://www.medinabees.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 70

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 75