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Schools in American Township · Elida Local School District

American Township’s public schools outscore 61% of Ohio districts

Math proficiency in American Township’s districts is 63%, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving American Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#575of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
66%
▲ 6 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 11 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 1–3 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$14.0K
▼ 16% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.2
OH 16.9
Schools in town
5
2,016 students on the public path
In brief

American Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1376 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of American Township’s, its schools beat 49%, lower than their 61% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 66% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $14,006 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Elida Middle School, then Elida High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Temple Christian School (private) and The Lima Christian Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind American Township’s grade

B+ Test scoresC− Graduation

B: better than 61% of Ohio school districts, #575 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 61%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (1376)Better than 49%
Towns in Allen County (12)Better than 8%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,186 test results and a graduating class of 166 could put American Township anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of American Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,176 in math, 1,197 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve American Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Elida ElementaryElida Local School DistrictB+
6–8Elida Middle SchoolElida Local School DistrictB
9–12Elida High SchoolElida Local School DistrictB−

American Township’s public schools are run by Elida Local School District, which also serves Elida, Marion and Sugar Creek. Parts of American Township (16% of its land) are served by Shawnee Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Elida Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 2,016 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 17.2 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$14,006OH $16,610 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading66%
State average 59.5% · 1197 students tested
Math63%
State average 52.2% · 1176 students tested

American Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share American Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
American TownshipBElida Local
LimaCLima City
Sugar CreekBElida Local
ShawneeA−Shawnee Local

Every school in American Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in American Townshipby address
Elida Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Elida
B+
1,003 students19:1Rate it →
Elida Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Elida
B
467 students15:1Rate it →
Elida High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Elida
B−
546 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Temple Christian School
Grades PK–12 · Lima
Private · Religious
316 students10:1Rate it →
The Lima Christian Academy
Grades K–11 · Lima
Private · Religious
15 students3:1Rate it →

Questions about American Township’s schools

Are American Township’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Ohio: the public schools American Township children attend outscore 61% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #575 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 49%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is American Township in?

Elida Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,016 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of American Township are served by Shawnee Local.

Where do American Township kids go to high school?

Elida High School in Elida, with 546 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is American Township’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Elida Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does American Township spend per student?

$14,006 in Elida Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in American Township?

Yes: Temple Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 316 students) and The Lima Christian Academy (religious, grades K–11, 15 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.