CHARLES A MOONEY SCHOOL

Charles A Mooney School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 32 teachers, Charles A Mooney School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Charles A. Mooney School, located in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The school is named in honor of Charles A. Mooney, a former U.S. Congressman who was a significant figure in Cleveland politics during the early 20th century. As a neighborhood school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing foundational academic growth and social development for children throughout their formative elementary and middle school years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the "Cleveland Plan," the district’s comprehensive strategy to improve educational outcomes through high-quality instruction and community partnerships. Mooney provides a diverse learning environment that focuses on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while often incorporating extracurricular activities and supportive services to address the holistic needs of its students. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, Charles A. Mooney School strives to prepare its graduates for success in the city's various high school programs.

For more information, contact Charles A Mooney School at (216) 838-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.