Phoenix Community Learning Ctr

3595 Washington Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229

www.phoenixclc.org/

Charter School 193 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Phoenix Community Learning Center (PCLC) is a public charter school located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Serving students in grades K-8, the school focuses on providing a rigorous, student-centered academic environment that emphasizes individualized instruction. Its educational philosophy is built on the belief that every student has unique potential, and the school aims to cultivate both academic excellence and character development within a supportive, community-focused setting.

The school is notable for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, integrating core curriculum standards with enrichment programs that address the social and emotional needs of its student body. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community, Phoenix Community Learning Center strives to create a stable, safe, and empowering atmosphere. Its mission is to prepare students not only for high school success but to become responsible, life-long learners who contribute positively to their community.

193

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phoenix Community Learning Ctr
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	2
Black	188
Two or More	3

Black
188 (97.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Phoenix Community Learning Ctr
Phone:	(513)351-5801
Website:	http://www.phoenixclc.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 22

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 22