Rothenberg Preparatory Academy

348 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Rothenberg Preparatory Academy, located in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As a public elementary school within the Cincinnati Public Schools district, it is known for its distinctive architecture and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a "preparatory" approach, aiming to equip students in grades PreK–6 with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rothenberg is recognized for its strong focus on community integration and the arts. The school frequently leverages its urban setting to offer students unique educational experiences, often partnering with local organizations and cultural institutions to enrich its programming. By fostering a culture of high expectations and supportive learning, Rothenberg Preparatory Academy strives to empower its diverse student body to become engaged citizens and lifelong learners.

348

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rothenberg Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	8
Black	315
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Black
315 (90.5 %)
Two or More
18 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.3 %)
White
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-5700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 35

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 2