Walter Kidder Elementary School

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walter Kidder Elementary School, located at 3650 Grafton Rd in Brunswick, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Brunswick City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body. It serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to promote a well-rounded educational experience.

Academically, the school places a strong emphasis on core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for future success. Beyond the curriculum, Walter Kidder Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community pride and school spirit. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on positive character development, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

540

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter Kidder Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	35
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	18

White
468 (86.7 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.5 %)
Two or More
18 (3.3 %)
Asian
16 (3.0 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brunswick City
Phone:	(330)273-0485
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 154

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 57