Firelands Elementary School

www.firelandsschools.org

783 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Firelands Elementary School, located at 10779 Vermilion Road in Oberlin, Ohio, serves as a primary educational hub for the Firelands Local School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare children for future success both within the district’s secondary schools and in their broader community.

The school operates under the mission of the Firelands Local Schools, which prioritizes innovation, student engagement, and community involvement. Families associated with the school benefit from a dedicated faculty and a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging individual student growth. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.firelandsschools.org serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.

783

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Firelands Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	696
Hispanic	64
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	20

White
696 (88.9%)
Hispanic
64 (8.2%)
Two or More
20 (2.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

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:	Firelands Local
Phone:	(440)965-5381
Website:	http://www.firelandsschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 107

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 147