WILLOW SCHOOL

Willow School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cleveland Municipal school district, located in Cleveland, OH with about 218 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 16 teachers, Willow School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

To provide an accurate summary of **Willow School** (located at 5004 Glazier Ave, Cleveland, OH), it is important to note that this facility operates under the **Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD)**.

Here is a summary of the school:

Willow School serves as a vital neighborhood educational hub in Cleveland’s Slavic Village area. As part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational K-8 education that focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a supportive classroom environment where teachers work to meet the diverse needs of their students, aiming to prepare them for the rigors of high school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond core academics, Willow School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the "Cleveland Plan" initiatives, which seek to increase school autonomy and provide more resources to students in urban environments. The school strives to foster a safe, inclusive culture that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities and promotes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Cleveland community to ensure long-term student success.

For more information, contact Willow School at (216) 838-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.