WILLIAM HOLMES MCGUFFEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William Holmes McGuffey Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Youngstown City school district, located in Youngstown, OH with about 740 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 43 teachers, William Holmes McGuffey 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.

William Holmes McGuffey Elementary School is a public school located in the Youngstown City School District in Ohio. Serving students in the West Side community of Youngstown, the school is named after the renowned educator William Holmes McGuffey, who is historically significant for creating the "McGuffey Readers," the influential textbooks used by millions of American students in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The school operates as a neighborhood institution focused on providing foundational academic education to elementary-aged children within the urban district.

As part of the Youngstown City School District, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a metropolitan school system. The facility on South Schenley Avenue serves as a local hub for families in the 44509 zip code, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills. Like many schools in the district, McGuffey Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth and prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

For more information, contact William Holmes McGuffey Elementary School at (330) 744-7999 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.