J T KARAFFA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J T Karaffa Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Toronto City school district, located in Toronto, OH with about 516 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 23 teachers, J T Karaffa Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

J.T. Karaffa Elementary School, located in Toronto, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on Dennis Way, the school is part of the Toronto City School District and is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while fostering a sense of community and school spirit, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families.

Beyond its academic focus, J.T. Karaffa Elementary is known for its commitment to student growth and social development. By integrating traditional classroom learning with initiatives that encourage character building and active participation, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. With a small-town atmosphere and a dedicated staff, the institution remains focused on maintaining high standards of excellence and ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary for success within the Toronto community.

For more information, contact J T Karaffa Elementary School at (740) 537-2471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1307 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964-1952
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J T KARAFFA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Toronto, OH with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Toronto City
Total Students:
516
Teachers:
23.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 516 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J T KARAFFA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.1%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black or African American
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.