ROCKDALE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rockdale Academy Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 332 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 19 teachers, Rockdale Academy Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Rockdale Academy, located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, serves students from preschool through sixth grade as part of the Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a nurturing environment, focusing on core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its student body. As a community-centered institution, Rockdale Academy emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and works to create a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school strives to provide students with diverse learning opportunities that prepare them for the transition to middle school. By leveraging resources within the CPS district, Rockdale Academy places a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and building a positive school culture. The academy is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of its students, often utilizing data-driven instruction to help close achievement gaps and foster a lifelong love for learning within its vibrant urban setting.

For more information, contact Rockdale Academy Elementary School at (513) 363-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.