JOHN CLEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

John Clem Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark City school district, located in Newark, OH with about 500 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 25 teachers, John Clem Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

John Clem Elementary School, located at 475 Jefferson Rd in Newark, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the Newark City School District. The school is named in honor of John Lincoln Clem, a famous American Civil War soldier and Newark native, and it serves as a foundational institution for the local community, providing education to children in the early stages of their academic development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As part of the Newark City Schools system, John Clem Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and curriculum standards, focusing on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction and community-focused programming, the school strives to cultivate a positive educational experience for its students, teachers, and families.

For more information, contact John Clem Elementary School at (740) 670-7130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.