LAKESHORE INTERGENERATIONAL SCHOOL

Lakeshore Intergenerational School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Lakeshore Intergenerational School school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 203 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Lakeshore Intergenerational School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lakeshore Intergenerational School, located in the North Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, is a unique public charter school that operates on a foundation of meaningful connection between different age groups. By partnering with the neighboring Eliza Jennings senior living community, the school facilitates regular interactions between students and older adults. This intergenerational model is designed to foster empathy, social-emotional growth, and a strong sense of community, while providing students with academic mentors who bring a wealth of life experience to the classroom.

The school’s approach is deeply rooted in inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to actively explore their surroundings and engage with the world through critical thinking and collaboration. As part of the Intergenerational Schools network, the curriculum emphasizes not only core academic mastery but also the development of character and citizenship. By integrating classroom instruction with real-world relationships across generations, Lakeshore creates a supportive, interdisciplinary environment that aims to prepare students to be both successful scholars and engaged, compassionate members of their community.

For more information, contact Lakeshore Intergenerational School at (216) 586-3872 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.