Helen Steiner Rice ES vs Sheffield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Steiner Rice ES
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Sheffield Academy
Sheffield Village · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
188 students
| Measure | Helen Steiner Rice ES Lorain, Ohio | Sheffield Academy Sheffield Village, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,713 | #1024 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #22427 of 50,301 | #18079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 291 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Lorain | Sheffield Village |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheffield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 53.9).
- •Sheffield Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Helen Steiner Rice ES is the larger school with 291 students compared with 188.
- •Helen Steiner Rice ES is a public school while Sheffield Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Helen Steiner Rice ES better than Sheffield Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sheffield Academy ranks higher (60.2 vs 53.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Helen Steiner Rice ES and Sheffield Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Sheffield Village in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Steiner Rice ES: 291. Sheffield Academy: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Steiner Rice ES and Sheffield Academy rank in Ohio?
Helen Steiner Rice ES is 1153rd of 1,713 and Sheffield Academy is 1024th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).