Flat Ridge Elementary School

79 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Flat Ridge Elementary School, located in the rural community of Charm, Ohio, operates as a small, traditional educational institution deeply integrated into the local Holmes County landscape. As part of a region known for its significant Amish and Mennonite population, the school reflects the quiet, community-focused nature of its surroundings. The facility serves as a central hub for the local families in the area, providing a foundational primary education that emphasizes core academic skills within a close-knit, intimate environment.

Because of its specific geographic location in Charm, the school functions as a reflection of its local culture, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of the surrounding rural community. While it maintains the standard academic requirements expected of Ohio public schools, the atmosphere is generally marked by a slower pace of life, strong parental involvement, and a commitment to preserving the values and character of the unique Holmes County setting.

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flat Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79

White
79 (100.0 %)

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:	East Holmes Local
Phone:	(330)893-3156
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 23