College Hill Fundamental Academy

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

College Hill Fundamental Academy, located in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a public magnet school serving students from preschool through sixth grade. As a "fundamental" academy, the school is defined by a structured academic environment that emphasizes traditional teaching methods, consistent classroom routines, and a strong partnership between parents, students, and teachers. The curriculum is rigorous, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a disciplined atmosphere designed to help students build a solid educational foundation for their future schooling.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, the school places significant importance on character development and student conduct. The "fundamental" approach is characterized by high expectations for student behavior and a commitment to maintaining an orderly, professional school climate. By combining a standardized, back-to-basics educational philosophy with a supportive community culture, College Hill Fundamental Academy aims to prepare its students to be responsible, high-achieving learners as they transition to middle school and beyond.

409

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Hill Fundamental Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	4
Black	372
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Black
372 (91.0 %)
Two or More
19 (4.6 %)
White
13 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-1600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 41